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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,579.70, 12,869.55 and 2,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,579.70, 12,869.55 and 2,423.70 is: 3,635.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,579.70 : 12,869.55 = 2,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,579.70/12,869.55 = 2,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,579.70x = 12,869.55 × 2,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,579.70x = 31,191,928.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,191,928.34/8,579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.55

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