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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,621.64, 12,934.62 and 2,778.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,621.64, 12,934.62 and 2,778.12 is: 4,167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,621.64 : 12,934.62 = 2,778.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,621.64/12,934.62 = 2,778.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,621.64x = 12,934.62 × 2,778.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,621.64x = 35,933,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,933,926.51/8,621.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.88

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