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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,426.94, 12,636.25 and 2,582.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,426.94, 12,636.25 and 2,582.14 is: 3,871.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,426.94 : 12,636.25 = 2,582.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,426.94/12,636.25 = 2,582.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,426.94x = 12,636.25 × 2,582.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,426.94x = 32,628,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,628,566.58/8,426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.94

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