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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.88, 12,623.82 and 2,259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.88, 12,623.82 and 2,259.88 is: 3,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.88 : 12,623.82 = 2,259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.88/12,623.82 = 2,259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.88x = 12,623.82 × 2,259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.88x = 28,528,318.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,528,318.34/8,415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.82

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