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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.41, 12,903.33 and 2,756.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.41, 12,903.33 and 2,756.65 is: 4,135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.41 : 12,903.33 = 2,756.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.41/12,903.33 = 2,756.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.41x = 12,903.33 × 2,756.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.41x = 35,569,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,569,950.86/8,601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.37

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