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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,608.56, 12,910.02 and 2,763.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,608.56, 12,910.02 and 2,763.78 is: 4,144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,608.56 : 12,910.02 = 2,763.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,608.56/12,910.02 = 2,763.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,608.56x = 12,910.02 × 2,763.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,608.56x = 35,680,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,680,455.08/8,608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.76

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