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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,400.66, 12,600.97 and 2,481.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,400.66, 12,600.97 and 2,481.70 is: 3,722.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,400.66 : 12,600.97 = 2,481.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,400.66/12,600.97 = 2,481.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,400.66x = 12,600.97 × 2,481.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,400.66x = 31,271,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,271,861.53/8,400.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.55

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