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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,455.93, 12,683.59 and 2,215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,455.93, 12,683.59 and 2,215.89 is: 3,323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,455.93 : 12,683.59 = 2,215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,455.93/12,683.59 = 2,215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,455.93x = 12,683.59 × 2,215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,455.93x = 28,105,447.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,105,447.17/8,455.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.76

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