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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.23, 12,666.04 and 2,600.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.23, 12,666.04 and 2,600.69 is: 3,900.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.23 : 12,666.04 = 2,600.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.23/12,666.04 = 2,600.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.23x = 12,666.04 × 2,600.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.23x = 32,940,443.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,940,443.57/8,444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.94

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