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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.15, 12,588.27 and 2,769.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.15, 12,588.27 and 2,769.15 is: 4,154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.15 : 12,588.27 = 2,769.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.15/12,588.27 = 2,769.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.15x = 12,588.27 × 2,769.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.15x = 34,858,807.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,858,807.87/8,391.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.23

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