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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,600.28, 12,901.62 and 2,758.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,600.28, 12,901.62 and 2,758.68 is: 4,138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,600.28 : 12,901.62 = 2,758.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,600.28/12,901.62 = 2,758.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,600.28x = 12,901.62 × 2,758.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,600.28x = 35,591,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,591,441.06/8,600.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.40

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