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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.91, 12,667.23 and 2,600.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.91, 12,667.23 and 2,600.52 is: 3,901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.91 : 12,667.23 = 2,600.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.91/12,667.23 = 2,600.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.91x = 12,667.23 × 2,600.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.91x = 32,941,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,941,384.96/8,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.20

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