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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.98, 12,997.47 and 2,822.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.98, 12,997.47 and 2,822.18 is: 4,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.98 : 12,997.47 = 2,822.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.98/12,997.47 = 2,822.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.98x = 12,997.47 × 2,822.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.98x = 36,681,199.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,681,199.88/8,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.27

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