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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,458.75, 12,688.13 and 2,302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,458.75, 12,688.13 and 2,302.75 is: 3,454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,458.75 : 12,688.13 = 2,302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,458.75/12,688.13 = 2,302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,458.75x = 12,688.13 × 2,302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,458.75x = 29,217,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,217,591.36/8,458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.13

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