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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,575.67, 12,863.35 and 2,335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,575.67, 12,863.35 and 2,335.58 is: 3,503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,575.67 : 12,863.35 = 2,335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,575.67/12,863.35 = 2,335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,575.67x = 12,863.35 × 2,335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,575.67x = 30,043,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,043,312.84/8,575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.32

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