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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,622.60, 12,934.17 and 2,779.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,622.60, 12,934.17 and 2,779.26 is: 4,168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,622.60 : 12,934.17 = 2,779.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,622.60/12,934.17 = 2,779.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,622.60x = 12,934.17 × 2,779.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,622.60x = 35,947,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,947,421.31/8,622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.98

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