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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,609.76, 12,914.64 and 2,453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,609.76, 12,914.64 and 2,453.76 is: 3,680.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,609.76 : 12,914.64 = 2,453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,609.76/12,914.64 = 2,453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,609.76x = 12,914.64 × 2,453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,609.76x = 31,689,427.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,689,427.05/8,609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.64

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