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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,609.88, 12,914.34 and 2,766.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,609.88, 12,914.34 and 2,766.36 is: 4,149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,609.88 : 12,914.34 = 2,766.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,609.88/12,914.34 = 2,766.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,609.88x = 12,914.34 × 2,766.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,609.88x = 35,725,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,725,713.60/8,609.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.39

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