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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,609.37, 12,913.62 and 2,765.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,609.37, 12,913.62 and 2,765.52 is: 4,148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,609.37 : 12,913.62 = 2,765.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,609.37/12,913.62 = 2,765.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,609.37x = 12,913.62 × 2,765.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,609.37x = 35,712,874.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,712,874.38/8,609.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.14

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