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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,616.63, 12,922.80 and 2,376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,616.63, 12,922.80 and 2,376.34 is: 3,563.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,616.63 : 12,922.80 = 2,376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,616.63/12,922.80 = 2,376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,616.63x = 12,922.80 × 2,376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,616.63x = 30,708,901.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,708,901.94/8,616.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.91

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