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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.12, 12,995.64 and 2,820.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.12, 12,995.64 and 2,820.24 is: 4,230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.12 : 12,995.64 = 2,820.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.12/12,995.64 = 2,820.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.12x = 12,995.64 × 2,820.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.12x = 36,650,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,650,823.75/8,664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.18

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