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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.30, 12,993.56 and 2,819.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.30, 12,993.56 and 2,819.55 is: 4,228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.30 : 12,993.56 = 2,819.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.30/12,993.56 = 2,819.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.30x = 12,993.56 × 2,819.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.30x = 36,635,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,635,992.10/8,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.38

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