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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.14, 12,388.23 and 2,634.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.14, 12,388.23 and 2,634.66 is: 3,952.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.14 : 12,388.23 = 2,634.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.14/12,388.23 = 2,634.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.14x = 12,388.23 × 2,634.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.14x = 32,638,774.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,638,774.05/8,257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.79

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