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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,409.98, 12,614.51 and 2,566.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,409.98, 12,614.51 and 2,566.13 is: 3,849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,409.98 : 12,614.51 = 2,566.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,409.98/12,614.51 = 2,566.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,409.98x = 12,614.51 × 2,566.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,409.98x = 32,370,396.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,370,396.64/8,409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.05

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