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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,661.24, 12,993.22 and 2,816.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,661.24, 12,993.22 and 2,816.48 is: 4,225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,661.24 : 12,993.22 = 2,816.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,661.24/12,993.22 = 2,816.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,661.24x = 12,993.22 × 2,816.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,661.24x = 36,595,144.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,595,144.27/8,661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.16

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