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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.61, 13,038.24 and 2,452.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.61, 13,038.24 and 2,452.37 is: 3,678.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.61 : 13,038.24 = 2,452.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.61/13,038.24 = 2,452.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.61x = 13,038.24 × 2,452.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.61x = 31,974,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,974,608.96/8,692.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.37

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