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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,386.56, 12,581.40 and 2,764.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,386.56, 12,581.40 and 2,764.54 is: 4,147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,386.56 : 12,581.40 = 2,764.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,386.56/12,581.40 = 2,764.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,386.56x = 12,581.40 × 2,764.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,386.56x = 34,781,783.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,781,783.56/8,386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.32

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