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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,574.18, 12,859.22 and 2,951.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,574.18, 12,859.22 and 2,951.22 is: 4,426.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,574.18 : 12,859.22 = 2,951.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,574.18/12,859.22 = 2,951.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,574.18x = 12,859.22 × 2,951.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,574.18x = 37,950,387.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,950,387.25/8,574.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.12

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