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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,606.76, 12,910.14 and 2,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,606.76, 12,910.14 and 2,766.76 is: 4,150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,606.76 : 12,910.14 = 2,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,606.76/12,910.14 = 2,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,606.76x = 12,910.14 × 2,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,606.76x = 35,719,258.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,719,258.95/8,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.14

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