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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.31, 12,919.02 and 2,767.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.31, 12,919.02 and 2,767.92 is: 4,152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.31 : 12,919.02 = 2,767.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.31/12,919.02 = 2,767.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.31x = 12,919.02 × 2,767.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.31x = 35,758,835.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,758,835.47/8,611.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.54

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