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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.02, 12,661.98 and 2,601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.02, 12,661.98 and 2,601.64 is: 3,902.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.02 : 12,661.98 = 2,601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.02/12,661.98 = 2,601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.02x = 12,661.98 × 2,601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.02x = 32,941,913.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,941,913.65/8,441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.60

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