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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.74, 12,757.35 and 2,348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.74, 12,757.35 and 2,348.74 is: 3,523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.74 : 12,757.35 = 2,348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.74/12,757.35 = 2,348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.74x = 12,757.35 × 2,348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.74x = 29,963,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,963,698.24/8,504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.18

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