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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.88, 12,992.78 and 2,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.88, 12,992.78 and 2,819 is: 4,227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.88 : 12,992.78 = 2,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.88/12,992.78 = 2,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.88x = 12,992.78 × 2,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.88x = 36,626,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,626,646.82/8,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.51

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