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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,609.29, 12,912.87 and 2,369.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,609.29, 12,912.87 and 2,369.81 is: 3,554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,609.29 : 12,912.87 = 2,369.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,609.29/12,912.87 = 2,369.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,609.29x = 12,912.87 × 2,369.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,609.29x = 30,601,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,601,003.66/8,609.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.42

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