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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,457.60, 12,686.40 and 2,614.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,457.60, 12,686.40 and 2,614.80 is: 3,922.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,457.60 : 12,686.40 = 2,614.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,457.60/12,686.40 = 2,614.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,457.60x = 12,686.40 × 2,614.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,457.60x = 33,172,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,172,398.72/8,457.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.20

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