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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,621.10, 12,931.92 and 2,777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,621.10, 12,931.92 and 2,777.76 is: 4,166.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,621.10 : 12,931.92 = 2,777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,621.10/12,931.92 = 2,777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,621.10x = 12,931.92 × 2,777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,621.10x = 35,921,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,921,770.10/8,621.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.73

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