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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.44, 12,917.34 and 2,766.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.44, 12,917.34 and 2,766.84 is: 4,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.44 : 12,917.34 = 2,766.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.44/12,917.34 = 2,766.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.44x = 12,917.34 × 2,766.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.44x = 35,740,213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,740,213.01/8,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.32

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