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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.30, 12,667.65 and 2,600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.30, 12,667.65 and 2,600.30 is: 3,900.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.30 : 12,667.65 = 2,600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.30/12,667.65 = 2,600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.30x = 12,667.65 × 2,600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.30x = 32,939,690.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,939,690.30/8,444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.82

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