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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,458.94, 12,688.41 and 2,615.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,458.94, 12,688.41 and 2,615.42 is: 3,923.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,458.94 : 12,688.41 = 2,615.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,458.94/12,688.41 = 2,615.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,458.94x = 12,688.41 × 2,615.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,458.94x = 33,185,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,185,521.28/8,458.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.13

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