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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,600.80, 12,901.48 and 2,756.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,600.80, 12,901.48 and 2,756.64 is: 4,135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,600.80 : 12,901.48 = 2,756.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,600.80/12,901.48 = 2,756.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,600.80x = 12,901.48 × 2,756.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,600.80x = 35,564,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,564,735.83/8,600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.05

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