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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,484.63, 12,726.94 and 2,328.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,484.63, 12,726.94 and 2,328.63 is: 3,492.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,484.63 : 12,726.94 = 2,328.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,484.63/12,726.94 = 2,328.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,484.63x = 12,726.94 × 2,328.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,484.63x = 29,636,334.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,636,334.29/8,484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.94

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