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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,618.58, 12,927.60 and 2,378.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,618.58, 12,927.60 and 2,378.97 is: 3,568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,618.58 : 12,927.60 = 2,378.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,618.58/12,927.60 = 2,378.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,618.58x = 12,927.60 × 2,378.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,618.58x = 30,754,372.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,754,372.57/8,618.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.38

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