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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,414.88, 12,622.98 and 2,571.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,414.88, 12,622.98 and 2,571.54 is: 3,857.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,414.88 : 12,622.98 = 2,571.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,414.88/12,622.98 = 2,571.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,414.88x = 12,622.98 × 2,571.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,414.88x = 32,460,497.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,460,497.99/8,414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.51

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