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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,608.43, 12,910.52 and 2,368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,608.43, 12,910.52 and 2,368.14 is: 3,551.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,608.43 : 12,910.52 = 2,368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,608.43/12,910.52 = 2,368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,608.43x = 12,910.52 × 2,368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,608.43x = 30,573,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,573,906.99/8,608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.62

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