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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,457.78, 12,686.12 and 2,913.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,457.78, 12,686.12 and 2,913.78 is: 4,370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,457.78 : 12,686.12 = 2,913.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,457.78/12,686.12 = 2,913.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,457.78x = 12,686.12 × 2,913.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,457.78x = 36,964,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,964,562.73/8,457.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.48

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