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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.94, 12,758.13 and 2,348.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.94, 12,758.13 and 2,348.94 is: 3,523.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.94 : 12,758.13 = 2,348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.94/12,758.13 = 2,348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.94x = 12,758.13 × 2,348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.94x = 29,968,081.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968,081.88/8,504.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.61

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