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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,617.59, 12,923.64 and 2,772.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,617.59, 12,923.64 and 2,772.81 is: 4,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,617.59 : 12,923.64 = 2,772.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,617.59/12,923.64 = 2,772.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,617.59x = 12,923.64 × 2,772.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,617.59x = 35,834,798.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,834,798.23/8,617.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.33

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