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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,605.58, 12,907.91 and 2,761.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,605.58, 12,907.91 and 2,761.74 is: 4,142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,605.58 : 12,907.91 = 2,761.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,605.58/12,907.91 = 2,761.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,605.58x = 12,907.91 × 2,761.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,605.58x = 35,648,298.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,648,298.27/8,605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.47

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