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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,515.94, 12,773.90 and 2,275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,515.94, 12,773.90 and 2,275.96 is: 3,413.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,515.94 : 12,773.90 = 2,275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,515.94/12,773.90 = 2,275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,515.94x = 12,773.90 × 2,275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,515.94x = 29,072,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,072,885.44/8,515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.94

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