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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.36, 12,666.23 and 2,600.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.36, 12,666.23 and 2,600.82 is: 3,901.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.36 : 12,666.23 = 2,600.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.36/12,666.23 = 2,600.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.36x = 12,666.23 × 2,600.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.36x = 32,942,584.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,942,584.31/8,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.13

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