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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,614.49, 12,913.52 and 2,766.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,614.49, 12,913.52 and 2,766.99 is: 4,147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,614.49 : 12,913.52 = 2,766.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,614.49/12,913.52 = 2,766.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,614.49x = 12,913.52 × 2,766.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,614.49x = 35,731,580.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,731,580.70/8,614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.85

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