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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,458.28, 12,682.76 and 2,614.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,458.28, 12,682.76 and 2,614.14 is: 3,919.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,458.28 : 12,682.76 = 2,614.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,458.28/12,682.76 = 2,614.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,458.28x = 12,682.76 × 2,614.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,458.28x = 33,154,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,154,510.23/8,458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.77

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