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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,480.44, 12,719.22 and 2,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,480.44, 12,719.22 and 2,323 is: 3,484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,480.44 : 12,719.22 = 2,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,480.44/12,719.22 = 2,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,480.44x = 12,719.22 × 2,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,480.44x = 29,546,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,546,748.06/8,480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.11

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