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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.38, 12,993.72 and 2,819.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.38, 12,993.72 and 2,819.95 is: 4,229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.38 : 12,993.72 = 2,819.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.38/12,993.72 = 2,819.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.38x = 12,993.72 × 2,819.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.38x = 36,641,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,641,640.71/8,663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.49

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