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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.57, 12,997.41 and 2,820.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.57, 12,997.41 and 2,820.18 is: 4,230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.57 : 12,997.41 = 2,820.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.57/12,997.41 = 2,820.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.57x = 12,997.41 × 2,820.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.57x = 36,655,035.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,655,035.73/8,663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.94

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