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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.11, 12,916.67 and 2,768.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.11, 12,916.67 and 2,768.58 is: 4,152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.11 : 12,916.67 = 2,768.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.11/12,916.67 = 2,768.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.11x = 12,916.67 × 2,768.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.11x = 35,760,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,760,820.39/8,611.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.87

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