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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.88, 12,994.47 and 2,820.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.88, 12,994.47 and 2,820.45 is: 4,230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.88 : 12,994.47 = 2,820.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.88/12,994.47 = 2,820.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.88x = 12,994.47 × 2,820.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.88x = 36,650,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,650,252.91/8,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.24

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