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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.62, 12,666.96 and 2,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.62, 12,666.96 and 2,601.20 is: 3,901.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.62 : 12,666.96 = 2,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.62/12,666.96 = 2,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.62x = 12,666.96 × 2,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.62x = 32,949,296.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,949,296.35/8,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.81

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