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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,419.04, 12,630.99 and 2,575.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,419.04, 12,630.99 and 2,575.70 is: 3,864.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,419.04 : 12,630.99 = 2,575.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,419.04/12,630.99 = 2,575.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,419.04x = 12,630.99 × 2,575.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,419.04x = 32,533,640.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,533,640.94/8,419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.29

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