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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,609.64, 12,916.61 and 2,453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,609.64, 12,916.61 and 2,453.64 is: 3,681.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,609.64 : 12,916.61 = 2,453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,609.64/12,916.61 = 2,453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,609.64x = 12,916.61 × 2,453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,609.64x = 31,692,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,692,698.69/8,609.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.07

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