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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.40, 12,666.77 and 2,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.40, 12,666.77 and 2,601 is: 3,901.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.40 : 12,666.77 = 2,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.40/12,666.77 = 2,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.40x = 12,666.77 × 2,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.40x = 32,946,255.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,946,255.77/8,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.55

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