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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,422.78, 12,634.26 and 2,579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,422.78, 12,634.26 and 2,579.44 is: 3,869.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,422.78 : 12,634.26 = 2,579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,422.78/12,634.26 = 2,579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,422.78x = 12,634.26 × 2,579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,422.78x = 32,589,315.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,589,315.61/8,422.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.19

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