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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.61, 13,076.01 and 2,874.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.61, 13,076.01 and 2,874.27 is: 4,311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.61 : 13,076.01 = 2,874.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.61/13,076.01 = 2,874.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.61x = 13,076.01 × 2,874.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.61x = 37,583,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,583,983.26/8,717.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.27

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