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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,605.53, 12,909.50 and 2,763.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,605.53, 12,909.50 and 2,763.93 is: 4,146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,605.53 : 12,909.50 = 2,763.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,605.53/12,909.50 = 2,763.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,605.53x = 12,909.50 × 2,763.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,605.53x = 35,680,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,680,940.52/8,605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.28

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