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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.36, 12,934.68 and 2,467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.36, 12,934.68 and 2,467.36 is: 3,700.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.36 : 12,934.68 = 2,467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.36/12,934.68 = 2,467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.36x = 12,934.68 × 2,467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.36x = 31,914,512.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,914,512.04/8,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.94

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