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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,453.81, 12,681.93 and 2,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,453.81, 12,681.93 and 2,610.88 is: 3,916.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,453.81 : 12,681.93 = 2,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,453.81/12,681.93 = 2,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,453.81x = 12,681.93 × 2,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,453.81x = 33,110,997.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,110,997.40/8,453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.70

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