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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,562.75, 12,844.13 and 2,406.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,562.75, 12,844.13 and 2,406.75 is: 3,610.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,562.75 : 12,844.13 = 2,406.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,562.75/12,844.13 = 2,406.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,562.75x = 12,844.13 × 2,406.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,562.75x = 30,912,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,912,597.84/8,562.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.13

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