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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.72, 12,902.70 and 2,445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.72, 12,902.70 and 2,445.72 is: 3,668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.72 : 12,902.70 = 2,445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.72/12,902.70 = 2,445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.72x = 12,902.70 × 2,445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.72x = 31,556,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,556,391.44/8,601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.61

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