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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,564.16, 12,844.76 and 2,323.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,564.16, 12,844.76 and 2,323.35 is: 3,484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,564.16 : 12,844.76 = 2,323.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,564.16/12,844.76 = 2,323.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,564.16x = 12,844.76 × 2,323.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,564.16x = 29,842,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,842,861.53/8,564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.62

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