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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,453.64, 12,680.44 and 2,297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,453.64, 12,680.44 and 2,297.64 is: 3,446.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,453.64 : 12,680.44 = 2,297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,453.64/12,680.44 = 2,297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,453.64x = 12,680.44 × 2,297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,453.64x = 29,135,086.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,135,086.16/8,453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.45

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