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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.44, 12,934.69 and 2,383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.44, 12,934.69 and 2,383.49 is: 3,575.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.44 : 12,934.69 = 2,383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.44/12,934.69 = 2,383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.44x = 12,934.69 × 2,383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.44x = 30,829,730.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,829,730.65/8,623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.11

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