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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.01, 12,901.03 and 2,360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.01, 12,901.03 and 2,360.90 is: 3,541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.01 : 12,901.03 = 2,360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.01/12,901.03 = 2,360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.01x = 12,901.03 × 2,360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.01x = 30,458,041.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,458,041.73/8,601.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.22

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