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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,460.94, 12,691.41 and 2,617.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,460.94, 12,691.41 and 2,617.42 is: 3,926.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,460.94 : 12,691.41 = 2,617.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,460.94/12,691.41 = 2,617.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,460.94x = 12,691.41 × 2,617.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,460.94x = 33,218,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,218,750.36/8,460.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.13

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