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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.95, 12,677.76 and 2,528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.95, 12,677.76 and 2,528.84 is: 3,793.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.95 : 12,677.76 = 2,528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.95/12,677.76 = 2,528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.95x = 12,677.76 × 2,528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.95x = 32,059,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,963.21/8,451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.21

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