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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,612.31, 12,920.29 and 2,769.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,612.31, 12,920.29 and 2,769.38 is: 4,154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,612.31 : 12,920.29 = 2,769.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,612.31/12,920.29 = 2,769.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,612.31x = 12,920.29 × 2,769.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,612.31x = 35,781,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,781,192.72/8,612.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.66

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