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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.68, 12,623.52 and 2,259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.68, 12,623.52 and 2,259.68 is: 3,389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.68 : 12,623.52 = 2,259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.68/12,623.52 = 2,259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.68x = 12,623.52 × 2,259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.68x = 28,525,147.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,525,147.23/8,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.52

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