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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.92, 12,915.52 and 2,370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.92, 12,915.52 and 2,370.47 is: 3,555.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.92 : 12,915.52 = 2,370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.92/12,915.52 = 2,370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.92x = 12,915.52 × 2,370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.92x = 30,615,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,615,782.19/8,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.05

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