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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,417.47, 12,626.24 and 2,574.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,417.47, 12,626.24 and 2,574.07 is: 3,861.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,417.47 : 12,626.24 = 2,574.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,417.47/12,626.24 = 2,574.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,417.47x = 12,626.24 × 2,574.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,417.47x = 32,500,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,500,825.60/8,417.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.12

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