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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.95, 12,675.72 and 2,607.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.95, 12,675.72 and 2,607.61 is: 3,911.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.95 : 12,675.72 = 2,607.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.95/12,675.72 = 2,607.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.95x = 12,675.72 × 2,607.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.95x = 33,053,334.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,053,334.23/8,450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.20

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