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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.22, 12,684.84 and 2,533.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.22, 12,684.84 and 2,533.83 is: 3,799.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.22 : 12,684.84 = 2,533.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.22/12,684.84 = 2,533.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.22x = 12,684.84 × 2,533.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.22x = 32,141,171.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,141,171.07/8,459.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.54

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