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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.77, 13,288.66 and 2,619.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.77, 13,288.66 and 2,619.60 is: 3,928.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.77 : 13,288.66 = 2,619.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.77/13,288.66 = 2,619.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.77x = 13,288.66 × 2,619.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.77x = 34,810,973.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,810,973.74/8,861.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.22

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