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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,456.91, 12,686.73 and 2,908.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,456.91, 12,686.73 and 2,908.90 is: 4,363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,456.91 : 12,686.73 = 2,908.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,456.91/12,686.73 = 2,908.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,456.91x = 12,686.73 × 2,908.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,456.91x = 36,904,428.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,904,428.90/8,456.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.82

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