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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.20, 12,902.40 and 2,758.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.20, 12,902.40 and 2,758.68 is: 4,137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.20 : 12,902.40 = 2,758.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.20/12,902.40 = 2,758.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.20x = 12,902.40 × 2,758.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.20x = 35,593,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,593,592.83/8,602.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.73

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