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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.15, 12,622.73 and 2,573.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.15, 12,622.73 and 2,573.55 is: 3,860.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.15 : 12,622.73 = 2,573.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.15/12,622.73 = 2,573.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.15x = 12,622.73 × 2,573.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.15x = 32,485,213.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,485,213.92/8,415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.33

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