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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,605.72, 12,909.17 and 2,761.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,605.72, 12,909.17 and 2,761.98 is: 4,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,605.72 : 12,909.17 = 2,761.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,605.72/12,909.17 = 2,761.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,605.72x = 12,909.17 × 2,761.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,605.72x = 35,654,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,654,869.36/8,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.16

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