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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,620.66, 12,932.21 and 2,775.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,620.66, 12,932.21 and 2,775.91 is: 4,164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,620.66 : 12,932.21 = 2,775.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,620.66/12,932.21 = 2,775.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,620.66x = 12,932.21 × 2,775.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,620.66x = 35,898,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,898,651.06/8,620.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.26

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