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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,563.06, 12,843.57 and 2,322.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,563.06, 12,843.57 and 2,322.69 is: 3,483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,563.06 : 12,843.57 = 2,322.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,563.06/12,843.57 = 2,322.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,563.06x = 12,843.57 × 2,322.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,563.06x = 29,831,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,831,631.60/8,563.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.76

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