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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.60, 12,662.40 and 2,518.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.60, 12,662.40 and 2,518.70 is: 3,778.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.60 : 12,662.40 = 2,518.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.60/12,662.40 = 2,518.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.60x = 12,662.40 × 2,518.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.60x = 31,892,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,892,786.88/8,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.05

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