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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.86, 12,679.48 and 2,608.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.86, 12,679.48 and 2,608.26 is: 3,912.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.86 : 12,679.48 = 2,608.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.86/12,679.48 = 2,608.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.86x = 12,679.48 × 2,608.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.86x = 33,071,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,071,380.50/8,451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.91

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