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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,613.74, 12,918.93 and 2,372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,613.74, 12,918.93 and 2,372.15 is: 3,557.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,613.74 : 12,918.93 = 2,372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,613.74/12,918.93 = 2,372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,613.74x = 12,918.93 × 2,372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,613.74x = 30,645,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,645,639.80/8,613.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.76

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