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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.63, 12,919.62 and 2,455.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.63, 12,919.62 and 2,455.63 is: 3,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.63 : 12,919.62 = 2,455.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.63/12,919.62 = 2,455.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.63x = 12,919.62 × 2,455.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.63x = 31,725,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,725,806.46/8,611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.07

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