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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,653.01, 12,979.52 and 2,413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,653.01, 12,979.52 and 2,413.04 is: 3,619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,653.01 : 12,979.52 = 2,413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,653.01/12,979.52 = 2,413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,653.01x = 12,979.52 × 2,413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,653.01x = 31,320,023.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,320,023.98/8,653.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.55

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