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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.28, 12,757.08 and 2,348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.28, 12,757.08 and 2,348.28 is: 3,522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.28 : 12,757.08 = 2,348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.28/12,757.08 = 2,348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.28x = 12,757.08 × 2,348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.28x = 29,957,195.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,957,195.82/8,504.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.60

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