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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,574.34, 12,862.70 and 2,651.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,574.34, 12,862.70 and 2,651.71 is: 3,977.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,574.34 : 12,862.70 = 2,651.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,574.34/12,862.70 = 2,651.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,574.34x = 12,862.70 × 2,651.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,574.34x = 34,108,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,108,150.22/8,574.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.93

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