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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,454.81, 12,683.43 and 2,611.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,454.81, 12,683.43 and 2,611.92 is: 3,918.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,454.81 : 12,683.43 = 2,611.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,454.81/12,683.43 = 2,611.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,454.81x = 12,683.43 × 2,611.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,454.81x = 33,128,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,128,104.49/8,454.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.26

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