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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.80, 12,669.90 and 2,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.80, 12,669.90 and 2,901.70 is: 4,353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.80 : 12,669.90 = 2,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.80/12,669.90 = 2,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.80x = 12,669.90 × 2,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.80x = 36,764,248.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,764,248.83/8,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.48

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