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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,655.72, 12,985.31 and 2,417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,655.72, 12,985.31 and 2,417.52 is: 3,626.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,655.72 : 12,985.31 = 2,417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,655.72/12,985.31 = 2,417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,655.72x = 12,985.31 × 2,417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,655.72x = 31,392,246.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,392,246.63/8,655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.76

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