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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.30, 12,902.31 and 2,361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.30, 12,902.31 and 2,361.17 is: 3,541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.30 : 12,902.31 = 2,361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.30/12,902.31 = 2,361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.30x = 12,902.31 × 2,361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.30x = 30,464,482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,464,482.79/8,601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.85

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