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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.58, 12,986.46 and 2,814.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.58, 12,986.46 and 2,814.75 is: 4,221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.58 : 12,986.46 = 2,814.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.58/12,986.46 = 2,814.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.58x = 12,986.46 × 2,814.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.58x = 36,553,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,553,638.29/8,659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.18

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