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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.20, 12,674.07 and 2,608.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.20, 12,674.07 and 2,608.05 is: 3,910.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.20 : 12,674.07 = 2,608.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.20/12,674.07 = 2,608.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.20x = 12,674.07 × 2,608.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.20x = 33,054,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,054,608.26/8,452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.77

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