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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,609.24, 12,913.68 and 2,369.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,609.24, 12,913.68 and 2,369.23 is: 3,553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,609.24 : 12,913.68 = 2,369.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,609.24/12,913.68 = 2,369.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,609.24x = 12,913.68 × 2,369.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,609.24x = 30,595,478.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,595,478.07/8,609.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.80

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