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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,622.54, 12,929.76 and 2,775.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,622.54, 12,929.76 and 2,775.96 is: 4,162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,622.54 : 12,929.76 = 2,775.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,622.54/12,929.76 = 2,775.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,622.54x = 12,929.76 × 2,775.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,622.54x = 35,892,496.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,892,496.57/8,622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.64

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