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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.56, 12,679.42 and 2,904.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.56, 12,679.42 and 2,904.99 is: 4,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.56 : 12,679.42 = 2,904.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.56/12,679.42 = 2,904.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.56x = 12,679.42 × 2,904.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.56x = 36,833,588.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,833,588.31/8,451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.20

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