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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,661.92, 12,993.84 and 2,817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,661.92, 12,993.84 and 2,817.44 is: 4,226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,661.92 : 12,993.84 = 2,817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,661.92/12,993.84 = 2,817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,661.92x = 12,993.84 × 2,817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,661.92x = 36,609,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,609,364.57/8,661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.47

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