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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,608.88, 12,912.10 and 2,764.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,608.88, 12,912.10 and 2,764.73 is: 4,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,608.88 : 12,912.10 = 2,764.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,608.88/12,912.10 = 2,764.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,608.88x = 12,912.10 × 2,764.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,608.88x = 35,698,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,698,470.23/8,608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.70

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