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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,608.25, 12,910.68 and 2,366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,608.25, 12,910.68 and 2,366.66 is: 3,549.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,608.25 : 12,910.68 = 2,366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,608.25/12,910.68 = 2,366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,608.25x = 12,910.68 × 2,366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,608.25x = 30,555,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,555,122.42/8,608.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.52

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