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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,608.79, 12,911.48 and 2,367.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,608.79, 12,911.48 and 2,367.19 is: 3,550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,608.79 : 12,911.48 = 2,367.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,608.79/12,911.48 = 2,367.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,608.79x = 12,911.48 × 2,367.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,608.79x = 30,563,882.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,563,882.23/8,608.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.31

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