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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.24, 12,910.68 and 2,367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.24, 12,910.68 and 2,367.23 is: 3,550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.24 : 12,910.68 = 2,367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.24/12,910.68 = 2,367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.24x = 12,910.68 × 2,367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.24x = 30,562,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,562,484.46/8,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.79

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