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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,617.79, 12,926.69 and 2,694.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,617.79, 12,926.69 and 2,694.71 is: 4,042.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,617.79 : 12,926.69 = 2,694.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,617.79/12,926.69 = 2,694.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,617.79x = 12,926.69 × 2,694.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,617.79x = 34,833,616.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,833,616.18/8,617.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.06

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