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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.86, 12,664.18 and 2,896.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.86, 12,664.18 and 2,896.72 is: 4,344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.86 : 12,664.18 = 2,896.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.86/12,664.18 = 2,896.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.86x = 12,664.18 × 2,896.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.86x = 36,684,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,684,583.49/8,444.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.01

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