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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,455.20, 12,682.86 and 2,611.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,455.20, 12,682.86 and 2,611.80 is: 3,917.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,455.20 : 12,682.86 = 2,611.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,455.20/12,682.86 = 2,611.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,455.20x = 12,682.86 × 2,611.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,455.20x = 33,125,093.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,125,093.75/8,455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.72

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