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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.38, 12,904.23 and 2,445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.38, 12,904.23 and 2,445.38 is: 3,668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.38 : 12,904.23 = 2,445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.38/12,904.23 = 2,445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.38x = 12,904.23 × 2,445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.38x = 31,555,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,555,681.44/8,601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.68

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