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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,453.19, 12,678.96 and 2,608.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,453.19, 12,678.96 and 2,608.23 is: 3,912.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,453.19 : 12,678.96 = 2,608.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,453.19/12,678.96 = 2,608.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,453.19x = 12,678.96 × 2,608.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,453.19x = 33,069,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,069,643.84/8,453.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.09

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