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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,523.73, 12,784.56 and 2,284.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,523.73, 12,784.56 and 2,284.21 is: 3,426.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,523.73 : 12,784.56 = 2,284.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,523.73/12,784.56 = 2,284.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,523.73x = 12,784.56 × 2,284.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,523.73x = 29,202,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,202,619.80/8,523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.04

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