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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,622.75, 12,934.14 and 2,466.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,622.75, 12,934.14 and 2,466.75 is: 3,700.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,622.75 : 12,934.14 = 2,466.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,622.75/12,934.14 = 2,466.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,622.75x = 12,934.14 × 2,466.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,622.75x = 31,905,289.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,905,289.85/8,622.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.13

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