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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,620.21, 12,927.07 and 2,775.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,620.21, 12,927.07 and 2,775.25 is: 4,161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,620.21 : 12,927.07 = 2,775.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,620.21/12,927.07 = 2,775.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,620.21x = 12,927.07 × 2,775.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,620.21x = 35,875,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,875,851.02/8,620.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.83

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