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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.55, 12,686.90 and 2,912.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.55, 12,686.90 and 2,912.67 is: 4,368.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.55 : 12,686.90 = 2,912.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.55/12,686.90 = 2,912.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.55x = 12,686.90 × 2,912.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.55x = 36,952,738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,952,738.46/8,459.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.17

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