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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,614, 12,921.24 and 2,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,614, 12,921.24 and 2,771.20 is: 4,156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,614 : 12,921.24 = 2,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,614/12,921.24 = 2,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,614x = 12,921.24 × 2,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,614x = 35,807,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,807,340.29/8,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.88

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