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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,561.28, 12,841.92 and 2,321.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,561.28, 12,841.92 and 2,321.30 is: 3,481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,561.28 : 12,841.92 = 2,321.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,561.28/12,841.92 = 2,321.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,561.28x = 12,841.92 × 2,321.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,561.28x = 29,809,948.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,809,948.90/8,561.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.95

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