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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.69, 12,998.63 and 2,743.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.69, 12,998.63 and 2,743.07 is: 4,115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.69 : 12,998.63 = 2,743.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.69/12,998.63 = 2,743.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.69x = 12,998.63 × 2,743.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.69x = 35,656,087.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,656,087.00/8,664.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.10

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