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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.50, 12,915.54 and 2,369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.50, 12,915.54 and 2,369.92 is: 3,554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.50 : 12,915.54 = 2,369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.50/12,915.54 = 2,369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.50x = 12,915.54 × 2,369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.50x = 30,608,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,608,796.56/8,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.41

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