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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,617.60, 12,926.94 and 2,775.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,617.60, 12,926.94 and 2,775.16 is: 4,162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,617.60 : 12,926.94 = 2,775.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,617.60/12,926.94 = 2,775.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,617.60x = 12,926.94 × 2,775.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,617.60x = 35,874,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,874,326.81/8,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.91

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