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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,605.44, 12,907.62 and 2,765.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,605.44, 12,907.62 and 2,765.88 is: 4,148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,605.44 : 12,907.62 = 2,765.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,605.44/12,907.62 = 2,765.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,605.44x = 12,907.62 × 2,765.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,605.44x = 35,700,928.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,700,928.01/8,605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.65

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