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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,456.58, 12,684.06 and 2,613.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,456.58, 12,684.06 and 2,613.24 is: 3,919.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,456.58 : 12,684.06 = 2,613.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,456.58/12,684.06 = 2,613.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,456.58x = 12,684.06 × 2,613.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,456.58x = 33,146,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,146,492.95/8,456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.61

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