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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,416.98, 12,621.02 and 2,572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,416.98, 12,621.02 and 2,572.02 is: 3,856.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,416.98 : 12,621.02 = 2,572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,416.98/12,621.02 = 2,572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,416.98x = 12,621.02 × 2,572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,416.98x = 32,461,503.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,461,503.00/8,416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.67

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