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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.48, 12,911.22 and 2,764.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.48, 12,911.22 and 2,764.56 is: 4,146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.48 : 12,911.22 = 2,764.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.48/12,911.22 = 2,764.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.48x = 12,911.22 × 2,764.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.48x = 35,693,842.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,693,842.36/8,607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.84

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