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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,479.69, 12,719.53 and 2,323.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,479.69, 12,719.53 and 2,323.69 is: 3,485.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,479.69 : 12,719.53 = 2,323.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,479.69/12,719.53 = 2,323.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,479.69x = 12,719.53 × 2,323.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,479.69x = 29,556,215.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,556,215.77/8,479.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.53

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