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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.97, 13,157.97 and 2,615.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.97, 13,157.97 and 2,615.97 is: 3,923.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.97 : 13,157.97 = 2,615.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.97/13,157.97 = 2,615.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.97x = 13,157.97 × 2,615.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.97x = 34,420,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,420,854.78/8,771.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.96

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