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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.44, 12,901.71 and 2,361.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.44, 12,901.71 and 2,361.35 is: 3,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.44 : 12,901.71 = 2,361.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.44/12,901.71 = 2,361.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.44x = 12,901.71 × 2,361.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.44x = 30,465,452.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,465,452.91/8,601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.90

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