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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.04, 12,865.41 and 2,336.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.04, 12,865.41 and 2,336.95 is: 3,505.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.04 : 12,865.41 = 2,336.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.04/12,865.41 = 2,336.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.04x = 12,865.41 × 2,336.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.04x = 30,065,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,065,819.90/8,577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.38

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