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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.14, 12,934.45 and 2,383.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.14, 12,934.45 and 2,383.53 is: 3,575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.14 : 12,934.45 = 2,383.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.14/12,934.45 = 2,383.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.14x = 12,934.45 × 2,383.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.14x = 30,829,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,829,637.69/8,623.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.22

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