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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,564.53, 12,847.65 and 2,324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,564.53, 12,847.65 and 2,324.64 is: 3,487.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,564.53 : 12,847.65 = 2,324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,564.53/12,847.65 = 2,324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,564.53x = 12,847.65 × 2,324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,564.53x = 29,866,161.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,866,161.10/8,564.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.19

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