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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.12, 12,888.06 and 2,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.12, 12,888.06 and 2,436.12 is: 3,654.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.12 : 12,888.06 = 2,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.12/12,888.06 = 2,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.12x = 12,888.06 × 2,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.12x = 31,396,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,396,860.73/8,592.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.15

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