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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.82, 12,679.17 and 2,608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.82, 12,679.17 and 2,608.30 is: 3,912.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.82 : 12,679.17 = 2,608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.82/12,679.17 = 2,608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.82x = 12,679.17 × 2,608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.82x = 33,071,079.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,071,079.11/8,451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.89

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