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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.50, 12,996.85 and 2,741.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.50, 12,996.85 and 2,741.88 is: 4,113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.50 : 12,996.85 = 2,741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.50/12,996.85 = 2,741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.50x = 12,996.85 × 2,741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.50x = 35,635,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,635,757.77/8,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.32

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