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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.03, 12,997.80 and 2,819.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.03, 12,997.80 and 2,819.07 is: 4,229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.03 : 12,997.80 = 2,819.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.03/12,997.80 = 2,819.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.03x = 12,997.80 × 2,819.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.03x = 36,641,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,641,708.05/8,664.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.18

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