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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.44, 12,901.28 and 2,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.44, 12,901.28 and 2,362.08 is: 3,542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.44 : 12,901.28 = 2,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.44/12,901.28 = 2,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.44x = 12,901.28 × 2,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.44x = 30,473,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,473,843.65/8,601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.88

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