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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,457.50, 12,687.46 and 2,614.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,457.50, 12,687.46 and 2,614.56 is: 3,922.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,457.50 : 12,687.46 = 2,614.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,457.50/12,687.46 = 2,614.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,457.50x = 12,687.46 × 2,614.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,457.50x = 33,172,163.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,172,163.67/8,457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.22

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