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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,458.40, 12,684.36 and 2,913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,458.40, 12,684.36 and 2,913.68 is: 4,369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,458.40 : 12,684.36 = 2,913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,458.40/12,684.36 = 2,913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,458.40x = 12,684.36 × 2,913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,458.40x = 36,958,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,958,166.04/8,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.40

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