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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,617.69, 12,925.17 and 2,775.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,617.69, 12,925.17 and 2,775.67 is: 4,163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,617.69 : 12,925.17 = 2,775.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,617.69/12,925.17 = 2,775.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,617.69x = 12,925.17 × 2,775.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,617.69x = 35,875,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,875,974.30/8,617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.06

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