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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,662.57, 12,995.91 and 2,819.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,662.57, 12,995.91 and 2,819.18 is: 4,229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662.57 : 12,995.91 = 2,819.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662.57/12,995.91 = 2,819.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662.57x = 12,995.91 × 2,819.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662.57x = 36,637,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,637,793.60/8,662.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.44

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