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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,576.30, 12,865.22 and 2,336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,576.30, 12,865.22 and 2,336.34 is: 3,504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,576.30 : 12,865.22 = 2,336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,576.30/12,865.22 = 2,336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,576.30x = 12,865.22 × 2,336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,576.30x = 30,057,516.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,057,516.41/8,576.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.72

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