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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,594.23, 12,886.56 and 2,970.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,594.23, 12,886.56 and 2,970.22 is: 4,453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,594.23 : 12,886.56 = 2,970.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,594.23/12,886.56 = 2,970.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,594.23x = 12,886.56 × 2,970.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,594.23x = 38,275,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,275,897.66/8,594.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.68

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