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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,455.43, 12,684.74 and 2,610.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,455.43, 12,684.74 and 2,610.67 is: 3,916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,455.43 : 12,684.74 = 2,610.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,455.43/12,684.74 = 2,610.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,455.43x = 12,684.74 × 2,610.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,455.43x = 33,115,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,115,670.18/8,455.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.50

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