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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,603.72, 12,907.70 and 2,760.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,603.72, 12,907.70 and 2,760.33 is: 4,141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,603.72 : 12,907.70 = 2,760.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,603.72/12,907.70 = 2,760.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,603.72x = 12,907.70 × 2,760.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,603.72x = 35,629,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,629,499.42/8,603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.17

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