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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.68, 12,915.12 and 2,370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.68, 12,915.12 and 2,370.22 is: 3,554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.68 : 12,915.12 = 2,370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.68/12,915.12 = 2,370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.68x = 12,915.12 × 2,370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.68x = 30,611,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,611,675.73/8,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.67

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