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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,457.53, 12,687.51 and 2,614.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,457.53, 12,687.51 and 2,614.59 is: 3,922.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,457.53 : 12,687.51 = 2,614.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,457.53/12,687.51 = 2,614.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,457.53x = 12,687.51 × 2,614.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,457.53x = 33,172,636.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,172,636.77/8,457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.26

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