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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,642.61, 12,962.36 and 2,401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,642.61, 12,962.36 and 2,401.07 is: 3,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,642.61 : 12,962.36 = 2,401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,642.61/12,962.36 = 2,401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,642.61x = 12,962.36 × 2,401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,642.61x = 31,123,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,123,456.91/8,642.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.16

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