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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.56, 12,911.33 and 2,768.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.56, 12,911.33 and 2,768.27 is: 4,152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.56 : 12,911.33 = 2,768.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.56/12,911.33 = 2,768.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.56x = 12,911.33 × 2,768.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.56x = 35,741,989.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,741,989.86/8,607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.40

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