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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,604.96, 12,906.48 and 2,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,604.96, 12,906.48 and 2,365.44 is: 3,547.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604.96 : 12,906.48 = 2,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604.96/12,906.48 = 2,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604.96x = 12,906.48 × 2,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604.96x = 30,529,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,529,504.05/8,604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.90

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