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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,610.52, 12,913.04 and 2,765.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,610.52, 12,913.04 and 2,765.76 is: 4,147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610.52 : 12,913.04 = 2,765.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610.52/12,913.04 = 2,765.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610.52x = 12,913.04 × 2,765.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610.52x = 35,714,369.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,714,369.51/8,610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.76

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