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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,453.94, 12,682.80 and 2,611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,453.94, 12,682.80 and 2,611.14 is: 3,917.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,453.94 : 12,682.80 = 2,611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,453.94/12,682.80 = 2,611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,453.94x = 12,682.80 × 2,611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,453.94x = 33,116,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,116,566.39/8,453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.29

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