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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,505.44, 12,756.72 and 2,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,505.44, 12,756.72 and 2,348 is: 3,521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,505.44 : 12,756.72 = 2,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,505.44/12,756.72 = 2,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,505.44x = 12,756.72 × 2,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,505.44x = 29,952,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,952,778.56/8,505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.60

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