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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,562.78, 12,845.03 and 2,322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,562.78, 12,845.03 and 2,322.89 is: 3,484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,562.78 : 12,845.03 = 2,322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,562.78/12,845.03 = 2,322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,562.78x = 12,845.03 × 2,322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,562.78x = 29,837,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,837,612.23/8,562.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.57

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