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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.39, 12,911.23 and 2,684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.39, 12,911.23 and 2,684.44 is: 4,026.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.39 : 12,911.23 = 2,684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.39/12,911.23 = 2,684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.39x = 12,911.23 × 2,684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.39x = 34,659,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,659,393.34/8,607.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.70

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