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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.28, 12,996 and 2,818.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.28, 12,996 and 2,818.32 is: 4,227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.28 : 12,996 = 2,818.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.28/12,996 = 2,818.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.28x = 12,996 × 2,818.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.28x = 36,626,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,626,886.72/8,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.83

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