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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,606.44, 12,909.06 and 2,762.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,606.44, 12,909.06 and 2,762.56 is: 4,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,606.44 : 12,909.06 = 2,762.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,606.44/12,909.06 = 2,762.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,606.44x = 12,909.06 × 2,762.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,606.44x = 35,662,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,662,052.79/8,606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.65

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