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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,614.68, 12,921.54 and 2,775.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,614.68, 12,921.54 and 2,775.48 is: 4,163.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,614.68 : 12,921.54 = 2,775.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,614.68/12,921.54 = 2,775.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,614.68x = 12,921.54 × 2,775.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,614.68x = 35,863,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,863,475.84/8,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.07

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