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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,617.48, 12,924.20 and 2,774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,617.48, 12,924.20 and 2,774.16 is: 4,160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,617.48 : 12,924.20 = 2,774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,617.48/12,924.20 = 2,774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,617.48x = 12,924.20 × 2,774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,617.48x = 35,853,798.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,853,798.67/8,617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.59

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