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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,600.19, 12,900.29 and 2,757.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,600.19, 12,900.29 and 2,757.26 is: 4,135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,600.19 : 12,900.29 = 2,757.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,600.19/12,900.29 = 2,757.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,600.19x = 12,900.29 × 2,757.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,600.19x = 35,569,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,569,375.32/8,600.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.88

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