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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.96, 12,996.86 and 2,819.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.96, 12,996.86 and 2,819.81 is: 4,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.96 : 12,996.86 = 2,819.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.96/12,996.86 = 2,819.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.96x = 12,996.86 × 2,819.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.96x = 36,648,694.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,648,694.19/8,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.02

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