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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.88, 12,910.60 and 2,763.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.88, 12,910.60 and 2,763.73 is: 4,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.88 : 12,910.60 = 2,763.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.88/12,910.60 = 2,763.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.88x = 12,910.60 × 2,763.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.88x = 35,681,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,681,351.74/8,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.20

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