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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,612.70, 12,917.32 and 2,371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,612.70, 12,917.32 and 2,371.10 is: 3,556.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,612.70 : 12,917.32 = 2,371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,612.70/12,917.32 = 2,371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,612.70x = 12,917.32 × 2,371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,612.70x = 30,628,257.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,628,257.45/8,612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.17

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