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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,617.42, 12,925.68 and 2,377.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,617.42, 12,925.68 and 2,377.49 is: 3,566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,617.42 : 12,925.68 = 2,377.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,617.42/12,925.68 = 2,377.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,617.42x = 12,925.68 × 2,377.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,617.42x = 30,730,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,730,674.94/8,617.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.11

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