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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.27, 12,771.14 and 2,358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.27, 12,771.14 and 2,358.27 is: 3,537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.27 : 12,771.14 = 2,358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.27/12,771.14 = 2,358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.27x = 12,771.14 × 2,358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.27x = 30,117,784.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,117,784.54/8,514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.33

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