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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.92, 12,866.88 and 2,421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.92, 12,866.88 and 2,421.92 is: 3,632.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.92 : 12,866.88 = 2,421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.92/12,866.88 = 2,421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.92x = 12,866.88 × 2,421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.92x = 31,162,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,162,554.01/8,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.88

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