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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.72, 12,679.08 and 2,609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.72, 12,679.08 and 2,609.20 is: 3,913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.72 : 12,679.08 = 2,609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.72/12,679.08 = 2,609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.72x = 12,679.08 × 2,609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.72x = 33,082,255.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,082,255.54/8,452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.80

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