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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,604.88, 12,907.40 and 2,364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,604.88, 12,907.40 and 2,364.76 is: 3,547.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604.88 : 12,907.40 = 2,364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604.88/12,907.40 = 2,364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604.88x = 12,907.40 × 2,364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604.88x = 30,522,903.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,522,903.22/8,604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.16

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