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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,610.11, 12,913.65 and 2,368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,610.11, 12,913.65 and 2,368.62 is: 3,552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610.11 : 12,913.65 = 2,368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610.11/12,913.65 = 2,368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610.11x = 12,913.65 × 2,368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610.11x = 30,587,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587,481.24/8,610.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.51

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