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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.97, 12,994.61 and 2,820.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.97, 12,994.61 and 2,820.54 is: 4,230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.97 : 12,994.61 = 2,820.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.97/12,994.61 = 2,820.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.97x = 12,994.61 × 2,820.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.97x = 36,651,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,651,851.92/8,663.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.37

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