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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.51, 13,458.62 and 2,816.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.51, 13,458.62 and 2,816.51 is: 4,224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.51 : 13,458.62 = 2,816.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.51/13,458.62 = 2,816.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.51x = 13,458.62 × 2,816.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.51x = 37,906,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,906,277.56/8,972.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.72

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