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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,620.89, 12,933.50 and 2,777.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,620.89, 12,933.50 and 2,777.37 is: 4,166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,620.89 : 12,933.50 = 2,777.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,620.89/12,933.50 = 2,777.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,620.89x = 12,933.50 × 2,777.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,620.89x = 35,921,101.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,921,101.01/8,620.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.75

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