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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.24, 12,677.46 and 2,607.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.24, 12,677.46 and 2,607.09 is: 3,910.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.24 : 12,677.46 = 2,607.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.24/12,677.46 = 2,607.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.24x = 12,677.46 × 2,607.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.24x = 33,051,279.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,051,279.19/8,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.82

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