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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.48, 12,934.94 and 2,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.48, 12,934.94 and 2,383.88 is: 3,575.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.48 : 12,934.94 = 2,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.48/12,934.94 = 2,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.48x = 12,934.94 × 2,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.48x = 30,835,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,835,344.77/8,623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.74

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