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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,613.42, 12,917.76 and 2,371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,613.42, 12,917.76 and 2,371.97 is: 3,557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,613.42 : 12,917.76 = 2,371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,613.42/12,917.76 = 2,371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,613.42x = 12,917.76 × 2,371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,613.42x = 30,640,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,640,474.60/8,613.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.29

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