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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,517.92, 12,775.92 and 2,278.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,517.92, 12,775.92 and 2,278.58 is: 3,417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,517.92 : 12,775.92 = 2,278.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,517.92/12,775.92 = 2,278.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,517.92x = 12,775.92 × 2,278.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,517.92x = 29,110,955.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,110,955.79/8,517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.61

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