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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.88, 12,911.46 and 2,764.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.88, 12,911.46 and 2,764.36 is: 4,146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.88 : 12,911.46 = 2,764.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.88/12,911.46 = 2,764.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.88x = 12,911.46 × 2,764.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.88x = 35,691,923.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,691,923.57/8,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.42

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