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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.60, 12,988.92 and 2,818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.60, 12,988.92 and 2,818.20 is: 4,224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.60 : 12,988.92 = 2,818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.60/12,988.92 = 2,818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.60x = 12,988.92 × 2,818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.60x = 36,605,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,605,374.34/8,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.70

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