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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.44, 12,757.38 and 2,348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.44, 12,757.38 and 2,348.44 is: 3,522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.44 : 12,757.38 = 2,348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.44/12,757.38 = 2,348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.44x = 12,757.38 × 2,348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.44x = 29,959,941.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,959,941.49/8,504.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.86

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