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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,454.88, 12,683.48 and 2,611.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,454.88, 12,683.48 and 2,611.92 is: 3,918.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,454.88 : 12,683.48 = 2,611.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,454.88/12,683.48 = 2,611.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,454.88x = 12,683.48 × 2,611.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,454.88x = 33,128,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,128,235.08/8,454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.24

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