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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,460.72, 12,691.08 and 2,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,460.72, 12,691.08 and 2,617.20 is: 3,925.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,460.72 : 12,691.08 = 2,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,460.72/12,691.08 = 2,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,460.72x = 12,691.08 × 2,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,460.72x = 33,215,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,215,094.58/8,460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.80

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