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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,608.95, 12,913.43 and 2,369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,608.95, 12,913.43 and 2,369.62 is: 3,554.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,608.95 : 12,913.43 = 2,369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,608.95/12,913.43 = 2,369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,608.95x = 12,913.43 × 2,369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,608.95x = 30,599,926.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,599,926.29/8,608.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.43

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