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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,442.90, 12,666.15 and 2,600.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,442.90, 12,666.15 and 2,600.10 is: 3,900.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,442.90 : 12,666.15 = 2,600.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,442.90/12,666.15 = 2,600.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,442.90x = 12,666.15 × 2,600.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,442.90x = 32,933,256.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,933,256.62/8,442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.70

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