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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,562.06, 12,843.14 and 2,638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,562.06, 12,843.14 and 2,638.88 is: 3,958.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,562.06 : 12,843.14 = 2,638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,562.06/12,843.14 = 2,638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,562.06x = 12,843.14 × 2,638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,562.06x = 33,891,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,891,505.28/8,562.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.34

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