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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.52, 12,990.96 and 2,819.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.52, 12,990.96 and 2,819.40 is: 4,227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.52 : 12,990.96 = 2,819.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.52/12,990.96 = 2,819.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.52x = 12,990.96 × 2,819.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.52x = 36,626,712.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,626,712.62/8,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.69

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