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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,457.01, 12,687.11 and 2,612.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,457.01, 12,687.11 and 2,612.25 is: 3,918.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,457.01 : 12,687.11 = 2,612.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,457.01/12,687.11 = 2,612.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,457.01x = 12,687.11 × 2,612.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,457.01x = 33,141,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,141,892.49/8,457.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.87

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