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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,453.22, 12,681.63 and 2,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,453.22, 12,681.63 and 2,610.24 is: 3,915.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,453.22 : 12,681.63 = 2,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,453.22/12,681.63 = 2,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,453.22x = 12,681.63 × 2,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,453.22x = 33,102,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,102,097.89/8,453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.92

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