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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,609.81, 12,913.47 and 2,765.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,609.81, 12,913.47 and 2,765.66 is: 4,148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,609.81 : 12,913.47 = 2,765.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,609.81/12,913.47 = 2,765.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,609.81x = 12,913.47 × 2,765.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,609.81x = 35,714,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,714,202.87/8,609.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.08

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