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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,457.75, 12,686.67 and 2,301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,457.75, 12,686.67 and 2,301.75 is: 3,452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,457.75 : 12,686.67 = 2,301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,457.75/12,686.67 = 2,301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,457.75x = 12,686.67 × 2,301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,457.75x = 29,201,542.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,201,542.67/8,457.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.64

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