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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,772.44, 13,157.20 and 2,615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,772.44, 13,157.20 and 2,615 is: 3,922.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,772.44 : 13,157.20 = 2,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,772.44/13,157.20 = 2,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,772.44x = 13,157.20 × 2,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,772.44x = 34,406,078
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,406,078/8,772.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.06

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