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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,523.60, 12,785.28 and 2,367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,523.60, 12,785.28 and 2,367.60 is: 3,551.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,523.60 : 12,785.28 = 2,367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,523.60/12,785.28 = 2,367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,523.60x = 12,785.28 × 2,367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,523.60x = 30,270,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,270,428.93/8,523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.37

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