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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,662.96, 12,997.52 and 2,819.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,662.96, 12,997.52 and 2,819.56 is: 4,230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662.96 : 12,997.52 = 2,819.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662.96/12,997.52 = 2,819.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662.96x = 12,997.52 × 2,819.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662.96x = 36,647,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,647,287.49/8,662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.34

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