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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,662.75, 12,994.94 and 2,817.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,662.75, 12,994.94 and 2,817.79 is: 4,226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662.75 : 12,994.94 = 2,817.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662.75/12,994.94 = 2,817.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662.75x = 12,994.94 × 2,817.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662.75x = 36,616,997.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,616,997.89/8,662.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.95

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