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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.16, 12,903.40 and 2,758.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.16, 12,903.40 and 2,758.80 is: 4,138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.16 : 12,903.40 = 2,758.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.16/12,903.40 = 2,758.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.16x = 12,903.40 × 2,758.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.16x = 35,597,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,597,899.92/8,602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.25

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