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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.69, 12,902.54 and 2,758.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.69, 12,902.54 and 2,758.76 is: 4,138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.69 : 12,902.54 = 2,758.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.69/12,902.54 = 2,758.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.69x = 12,902.54 × 2,758.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.69x = 35,594,932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,594,932.94/8,601.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.13

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