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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.92, 12,917.48 and 2,371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.92, 12,917.48 and 2,371.88 is: 3,557.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.92 : 12,917.48 = 2,371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.92/12,917.48 = 2,371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.92x = 12,917.48 × 2,371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.92x = 30,638,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,638,732.90/8,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.71

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