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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,617.99, 12,918.76 and 2,770.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,617.99, 12,918.76 and 2,770.50 is: 4,153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,617.99 : 12,918.76 = 2,770.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,617.99/12,918.76 = 2,770.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,617.99x = 12,918.76 × 2,770.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,617.99x = 35,791,424.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,791,424.58/8,617.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.11

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