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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.22, 12,636.74 and 2,581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.22, 12,636.74 and 2,581.34 is: 3,871.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.22 : 12,636.74 = 2,581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.22/12,636.74 = 2,581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.22x = 12,636.74 × 2,581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.22x = 32,619,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,619,665.70/8,425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.67

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