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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,574.30, 12,861.68 and 2,334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,574.30, 12,861.68 and 2,334.37 is: 3,501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,574.30 : 12,861.68 = 2,334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,574.30/12,861.68 = 2,334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,574.30x = 12,861.68 × 2,334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,574.30x = 30,023,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,023,843.96/8,574.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.61

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