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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,619.64, 12,930.62 and 2,774.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,619.64, 12,930.62 and 2,774.84 is: 4,162.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,619.64 : 12,930.62 = 2,774.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,619.64/12,930.62 = 2,774.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,619.64x = 12,930.62 × 2,774.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,619.64x = 35,880,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,880,401.60/8,619.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.63

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