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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,612.22, 12,918.34 and 2,372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,612.22, 12,918.34 and 2,372.90 is: 3,559.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,612.22 : 12,918.34 = 2,372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,612.22/12,918.34 = 2,372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,612.22x = 12,918.34 × 2,372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,612.22x = 30,653,854.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,653,854.01/8,612.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.34

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