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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,584.97, 12,878.60 and 2,345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,584.97, 12,878.60 and 2,345.22 is: 3,518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,584.97 : 12,878.60 = 2,345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,584.97/12,878.60 = 2,345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,584.97x = 12,878.60 × 2,345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,584.97x = 30,203,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,203,138.57/8,584.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.14

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