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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.24, 12,934.87 and 2,383.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.24, 12,934.87 and 2,383.07 is: 3,574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.24 : 12,934.87 = 2,383.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.24/12,934.87 = 2,383.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.24x = 12,934.87 × 2,383.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.24x = 30,824,630.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,824,630.02/8,623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.60

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