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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.96, 12,679.61 and 2,609.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.96, 12,679.61 and 2,609.57 is: 3,914.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.96 : 12,679.61 = 2,609.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.96/12,679.61 = 2,609.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.96x = 12,679.61 × 2,609.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.96x = 33,088,329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,088,329.87/8,452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.41

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