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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,608.89, 12,915.48 and 2,452.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,608.89, 12,915.48 and 2,452.89 is: 3,679.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,608.89 : 12,915.48 = 2,452.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,608.89/12,915.48 = 2,452.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,608.89x = 12,915.48 × 2,452.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,608.89x = 31,680,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,680,251.74/8,608.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.95

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