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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,564.78, 12,848.03 and 2,324.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,564.78, 12,848.03 and 2,324.89 is: 3,487.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,564.78 : 12,848.03 = 2,324.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,564.78/12,848.03 = 2,324.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,564.78x = 12,848.03 × 2,324.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,564.78x = 29,870,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,870,256.47/8,564.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.57

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