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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,614.67, 12,922.26 and 2,374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,614.67, 12,922.26 and 2,374.63 is: 3,562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,614.67 : 12,922.26 = 2,374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,614.67/12,922.26 = 2,374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,614.67x = 12,922.26 × 2,374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,614.67x = 30,685,545.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,685,545.05/8,614.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.01

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