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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,485.70, 12,728.55 and 2,329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,485.70, 12,728.55 and 2,329.70 is: 3,494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,485.70 : 12,728.55 = 2,329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,485.70/12,728.55 = 2,329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,485.70x = 12,728.55 × 2,329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,485.70x = 29,653,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,653,702.94/8,485.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.55

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