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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.03, 12,902.34 and 2,759.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.03, 12,902.34 and 2,759.64 is: 4,136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.03 : 12,902.34 = 2,759.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.03/12,902.34 = 2,759.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.03x = 12,902.34 × 2,759.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.03x = 35,605,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,605,813.56/8,607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.83

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