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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,597.68, 12,901.92 and 2,758.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,597.68, 12,901.92 and 2,758.64 is: 4,139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,597.68 : 12,901.92 = 2,758.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,597.68/12,901.92 = 2,758.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,597.68x = 12,901.92 × 2,758.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,597.68x = 35,591,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,591,752.59/8,597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.69

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