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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.64, 12,901.55 and 2,362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.64, 12,901.55 and 2,362.21 is: 3,543.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.64 : 12,901.55 = 2,362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.64/12,901.55 = 2,362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.64x = 12,901.55 × 2,362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.64x = 30,476,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,476,126.36/8,601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.06

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