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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,456.04, 12,683.76 and 2,612.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,456.04, 12,683.76 and 2,612.66 is: 3,918.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,456.04 : 12,683.76 = 2,612.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,456.04/12,683.76 = 2,612.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,456.04x = 12,683.76 × 2,612.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,456.04x = 33,138,352.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,138,352.40/8,456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.90

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