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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,453.72, 12,680.58 and 2,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,453.72, 12,680.58 and 2,610.20 is: 3,915.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,453.72 : 12,680.58 = 2,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,453.72/12,680.58 = 2,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,453.72x = 12,680.58 × 2,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,453.72x = 33,098,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,098,849.92/8,453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.30

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