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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,479, 12,718.56 and 2,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,479, 12,718.56 and 2,323 is: 3,484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,479 : 12,718.56 = 2,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,479/12,718.56 = 2,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,479x = 12,718.56 × 2,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,479x = 29,545,214.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,545,214.88/8,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.52

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