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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.22, 12,901.95 and 2,445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.22, 12,901.95 and 2,445.22 is: 3,667.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.22 : 12,901.95 = 2,445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.22/12,901.95 = 2,445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.22x = 12,901.95 × 2,445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.22x = 31,548,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,548,106.18/8,601.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.86

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