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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,458.18, 12,682.67 and 2,534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,458.18, 12,682.67 and 2,534.24 is: 3,799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,458.18 : 12,682.67 = 2,534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,458.18/12,682.67 = 2,534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,458.18x = 12,682.67 × 2,534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,458.18x = 32,140,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,140,929.62/8,458.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.98

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