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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.51, 12,913.10 and 2,768.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.51, 12,913.10 and 2,768.22 is: 4,152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.51 : 12,913.10 = 2,768.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.51/12,913.10 = 2,768.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.51x = 12,913.10 × 2,768.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.51x = 35,746,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,746,301.68/8,607.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.92

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