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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.20, 12,910.80 and 2,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.20, 12,910.80 and 2,764.40 is: 4,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.20 : 12,910.80 = 2,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.20/12,910.80 = 2,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.20x = 12,910.80 × 2,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.20x = 35,690,615.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,690,615.52/8,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.60

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