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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,606.28, 12,910.64 and 2,760.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,606.28, 12,910.64 and 2,760.92 is: 4,141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,606.28 : 12,910.64 = 2,760.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,606.28/12,910.64 = 2,760.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,606.28x = 12,910.64 × 2,760.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,606.28x = 35,645,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,645,165.83/8,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.76

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