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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,619.06, 12,926.94 and 2,377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,619.06, 12,926.94 and 2,377.52 is: 3,565.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,619.06 : 12,926.94 = 2,377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,619.06/12,926.94 = 2,377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,619.06x = 12,926.94 × 2,377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,619.06x = 30,734,058.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,734,058.39/8,619.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.82

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