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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,458.16, 12,683.24 and 2,532.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,458.16, 12,683.24 and 2,532.76 is: 3,797.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,458.16 : 12,683.24 = 2,532.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,458.16/12,683.24 = 2,532.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,458.16x = 12,683.24 × 2,532.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,458.16x = 32,123,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,123,602.94/8,458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.94

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