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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.30, 12,996.32 and 2,818.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.30, 12,996.32 and 2,818.54 is: 4,228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.30 : 12,996.32 = 2,818.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.30/12,996.32 = 2,818.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.30x = 12,996.32 × 2,818.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.30x = 36,630,647.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,630,647.77/8,663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.26

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