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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,461.92, 12,693.92 and 2,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,461.92, 12,693.92 and 2,619 is: 3,928.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,461.92 : 12,693.92 = 2,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,461.92/12,693.92 = 2,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,461.92x = 12,693.92 × 2,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,461.92x = 33,245,376.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,245,376.48/8,461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.82

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