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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.51, 12,854.03 and 2,330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.51, 12,854.03 and 2,330.94 is: 3,495.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.51 : 12,854.03 = 2,330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.51/12,854.03 = 2,330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.51x = 12,854.03 × 2,330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.51x = 29,962,009.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,962,009.24/8,570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.94

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