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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,609.92, 12,913.37 and 2,368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,609.92, 12,913.37 and 2,368.43 is: 3,552.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,609.92 : 12,913.37 = 2,368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,609.92/12,913.37 = 2,368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,609.92x = 12,913.37 × 2,368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,609.92x = 30,584,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,584,393.81/8,609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.23

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