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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,653.48, 12,980.70 and 2,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,653.48, 12,980.70 and 2,413.50 is: 3,620.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,653.48 : 12,980.70 = 2,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,653.48/12,980.70 = 2,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,653.48x = 12,980.70 × 2,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,653.48x = 31,328,919.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,328,919.45/8,653.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.38

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