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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.84, 12,916.28 and 2,370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.84, 12,916.28 and 2,370.47 is: 3,555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.84 : 12,916.28 = 2,370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.84/12,916.28 = 2,370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.84x = 12,916.28 × 2,370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.84x = 30,617,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,617,595.60/8,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.29

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