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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,606.23, 12,907.99 and 2,366.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,606.23, 12,907.99 and 2,366.71 is: 3,549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,606.23 : 12,907.99 = 2,366.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,606.23/12,907.99 = 2,366.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,606.23x = 12,907.99 × 2,366.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,606.23x = 30,549,469.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,549,469.01/8,606.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.69

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