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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.92, 12,885.14 and 2,747.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.92, 12,885.14 and 2,747.16 is: 4,119.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.92 : 12,885.14 = 2,747.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.92/12,885.14 = 2,747.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.92x = 12,885.14 × 2,747.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.92x = 35,397,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,397,548.07/8,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.87

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