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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,454.88, 12,684.96 and 2,612.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,454.88, 12,684.96 and 2,612.32 is: 3,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,454.88 : 12,684.96 = 2,612.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,454.88/12,684.96 = 2,612.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,454.88x = 12,684.96 × 2,612.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,454.88x = 33,137,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,137,174.71/8,454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.30

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