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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,610.20, 12,913.79 and 2,368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,610.20, 12,913.79 and 2,368.71 is: 3,552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610.20 : 12,913.79 = 2,368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610.20/12,913.79 = 2,368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610.20x = 12,913.79 × 2,368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610.20x = 30,589,024.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,589,024.99/8,610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.65

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