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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,613.07, 12,919.59 and 2,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,613.07, 12,919.59 and 2,373.12 is: 3,559.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,613.07 : 12,919.59 = 2,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,613.07/12,919.59 = 2,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,613.07x = 12,919.59 × 2,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,613.07x = 30,659,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,659,737.42/8,613.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.68

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