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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,612.81, 12,921.05 and 2,769.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,612.81, 12,921.05 and 2,769.88 is: 4,155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,612.81 : 12,921.05 = 2,769.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,612.81/12,921.05 = 2,769.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,612.81x = 12,921.05 × 2,769.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,612.81x = 35,789,711.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,789,711.82/8,612.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.40

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