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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.10, 12,689.01 and 2,615.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.10, 12,689.01 and 2,615.82 is: 3,923.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.10 : 12,689.01 = 2,615.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.10/12,689.01 = 2,615.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.10x = 12,689.01 × 2,615.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.10x = 33,192,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,192,166.14/8,459.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.84

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