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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.99, 12,991.34 and 2,815.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.99, 12,991.34 and 2,815.23 is: 4,223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.99 : 12,991.34 = 2,815.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.99/12,991.34 = 2,815.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.99x = 12,991.34 × 2,815.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.99x = 36,573,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,573,617.15/8,659.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.29

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