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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,608.97, 12,905.15 and 2,761.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,608.97, 12,905.15 and 2,761.58 is: 4,139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,608.97 : 12,905.15 = 2,761.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,608.97/12,905.15 = 2,761.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,608.97x = 12,905.15 × 2,761.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,608.97x = 35,638,525.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,638,525.80/8,608.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.70

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