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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.56, 12,901.02 and 2,757.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.56, 12,901.02 and 2,757.78 is: 4,135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.56 : 12,901.02 = 2,757.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.56/12,901.02 = 2,757.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.56x = 12,901.02 × 2,757.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.56x = 35,578,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,578,174.94/8,602.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.77

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