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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.52, 12,916.32 and 2,455.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.52, 12,916.32 and 2,455.36 is: 3,682.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.52 : 12,916.32 = 2,455.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.52/12,916.32 = 2,455.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.52x = 12,916.32 × 2,455.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.52x = 31,714,215.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,714,215.48/8,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.77

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