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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,615.08, 12,922.62 and 2,459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,615.08, 12,922.62 and 2,459.08 is: 3,688.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,615.08 : 12,922.62 = 2,459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,615.08/12,922.62 = 2,459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,615.08x = 12,922.62 × 2,459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,615.08x = 31,777,756.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,777,756.39/8,615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.62

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