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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.13, 12,676.69 and 2,295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.13, 12,676.69 and 2,295.13 is: 3,442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.13 : 12,676.69 = 2,295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.13/12,676.69 = 2,295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.13x = 12,676.69 × 2,295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.13x = 29,094,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,094,651.52/8,451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.69

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