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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,453.55, 12,682.14 and 2,530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,453.55, 12,682.14 and 2,530.90 is: 3,796.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,453.55 : 12,682.14 = 2,530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,453.55/12,682.14 = 2,530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,453.55x = 12,682.14 × 2,530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,453.55x = 32,097,228.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,097,228.13/8,453.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.89

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