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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,576.73, 12,863.78 and 2,337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,576.73, 12,863.78 and 2,337.23 is: 3,505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,576.73 : 12,863.78 = 2,337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,576.73/12,863.78 = 2,337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,576.73x = 12,863.78 × 2,337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,576.73x = 30,065,612.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,065,612.53/8,576.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.49

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