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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,605.17, 12,907.77 and 2,365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,605.17, 12,907.77 and 2,365.26 is: 3,547.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,605.17 : 12,907.77 = 2,365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,605.17/12,907.77 = 2,365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,605.17x = 12,907.77 × 2,365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,605.17x = 30,530,232.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,530,232.07/8,605.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.89

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