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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,414.10, 12,623.18 and 2,570.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,414.10, 12,623.18 and 2,570.76 is: 3,856.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,414.10 : 12,623.18 = 2,570.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,414.10/12,623.18 = 2,570.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,414.10x = 12,623.18 × 2,570.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,414.10x = 32,451,153.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,451,153.36/8,414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.76

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