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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,578.83, 12,866.18 and 2,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,578.83, 12,866.18 and 2,338.88 is: 3,507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,578.83 : 12,866.18 = 2,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,578.83/12,866.18 = 2,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,578.83x = 12,866.18 × 2,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,578.83x = 30,092,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,092,375.05/8,578.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.75

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