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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,613.94, 12,912.70 and 2,766.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,613.94, 12,912.70 and 2,766.45 is: 4,147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,613.94 : 12,912.70 = 2,766.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,613.94/12,912.70 = 2,766.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,613.94x = 12,912.70 × 2,766.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,613.94x = 35,722,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,722,284.44/8,613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.03

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