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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,496.44, 12,743.18 and 2,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,496.44, 12,743.18 and 2,339 is: 3,508.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,496.44 : 12,743.18 = 2,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,496.44/12,743.18 = 2,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,496.44x = 12,743.18 × 2,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,496.44x = 29,806,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,806,298.02/8,496.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.09

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