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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,605.70, 12,908.56 and 2,762.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,605.70, 12,908.56 and 2,762.78 is: 4,144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,605.70 : 12,908.56 = 2,762.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,605.70/12,908.56 = 2,762.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,605.70x = 12,908.56 × 2,762.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,605.70x = 35,663,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,663,511.40/8,605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.17

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