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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.84, 12,757.97 and 2,264.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.84, 12,757.97 and 2,264.85 is: 3,397.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.84 : 12,757.97 = 2,264.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.84/12,757.97 = 2,264.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.84x = 12,757.97 × 2,264.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.84x = 28,894,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,894,894.02/8,504.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.47

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