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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,600.31, 12,901.28 and 2,360.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,600.31, 12,901.28 and 2,360.41 is: 3,540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,600.31 : 12,901.28 = 2,360.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,600.31/12,901.28 = 2,360.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,600.31x = 12,901.28 × 2,360.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,600.31x = 30,452,266.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,452,266.27/8,600.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.83

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