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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,609.58, 12,913.91 and 2,765.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,609.58, 12,913.91 and 2,765.73 is: 4,148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,609.58 : 12,913.91 = 2,765.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,609.58/12,913.91 = 2,765.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,609.58x = 12,913.91 × 2,765.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,609.58x = 35,716,388.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,716,388.30/8,609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.45

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