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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.16, 12,665.14 and 2,600.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.16, 12,665.14 and 2,600.64 is: 3,900.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.16 : 12,665.14 = 2,600.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.16/12,665.14 = 2,600.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.16x = 12,665.14 × 2,600.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.16x = 32,937,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,937,469.69/8,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.62

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