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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.57, 12,996.77 and 4,281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.57, 12,996.77 and 4,281.06 is: 6,422.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.57 : 12,996.77 = 4,281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.57/12,996.77 = 4,281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.57x = 12,996.77 × 4,281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.57x = 55,639,930.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,639,930.77/8,663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,422.29

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