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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.88, 12,902.88 and 2,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.88, 12,902.88 and 2,361.76 is: 3,542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.88 : 12,902.88 = 2,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.88/12,902.88 = 2,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.88x = 12,902.88 × 2,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.88x = 30,473,505.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,473,505.87/8,601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.66

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