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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,609.53, 12,915.51 and 2,764.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,609.53, 12,915.51 and 2,764.18 is: 4,146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,609.53 : 12,915.51 = 2,764.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,609.53/12,915.51 = 2,764.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,609.53x = 12,915.51 × 2,764.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,609.53x = 35,700,794.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,700,794.43/8,609.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.66

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