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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.70, 12,911.55 and 2,768.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.70, 12,911.55 and 2,768.41 is: 4,152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.70 : 12,911.55 = 2,768.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.70/12,911.55 = 2,768.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.70x = 12,911.55 × 2,768.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.70x = 35,744,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,744,464.14/8,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.62

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