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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.03, 12,666.21 and 2,600.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.03, 12,666.21 and 2,600.63 is: 3,900.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.03 : 12,666.21 = 2,600.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.03/12,666.21 = 2,600.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.03x = 12,666.21 × 2,600.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.03x = 32,940,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,940,062.38/8,444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.99

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