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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,604.98, 12,907.32 and 2,364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,604.98, 12,907.32 and 2,364.98 is: 3,547.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604.98 : 12,907.32 = 2,364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604.98/12,907.32 = 2,364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604.98x = 12,907.32 × 2,364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604.98x = 30,525,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,525,480.25/8,604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.42

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