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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,417.49, 12,626.22 and 2,574.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,417.49, 12,626.22 and 2,574.10 is: 3,861.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,417.49 : 12,626.22 = 2,574.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,417.49/12,626.22 = 2,574.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,417.49x = 12,626.22 × 2,574.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,417.49x = 32,501,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,501,178.34/8,417.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.15

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