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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.23, 12,909.49 and 2,367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.23, 12,909.49 and 2,367.71 is: 3,551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.23 : 12,909.49 = 2,367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.23/12,909.49 = 2,367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.23x = 12,909.49 × 2,367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.23x = 30,565,928.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,565,928.57/8,607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.19

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