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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,573.25, 12,859.81 and 2,333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,573.25, 12,859.81 and 2,333.24 is: 3,499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573.25 : 12,859.81 = 2,333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573.25/12,859.81 = 2,333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573.25x = 12,859.81 × 2,333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573.25x = 30,005,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,005,023.08/8,573.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.84

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