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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,658.58, 12,989.40 and 2,814.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,658.58, 12,989.40 and 2,814.16 is: 4,221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,658.58 : 12,989.40 = 2,814.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,658.58/12,989.40 = 2,814.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,658.58x = 12,989.40 × 2,814.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,658.58x = 36,554,249.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,554,249.90/8,658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.74

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