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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,608.92, 12,911.69 and 2,367.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,608.92, 12,911.69 and 2,367.33 is: 3,550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,608.92 : 12,911.69 = 2,367.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,608.92/12,911.69 = 2,367.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,608.92x = 12,911.69 × 2,367.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,608.92x = 30,566,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,566,175.27/8,608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.52

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