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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.35, 12,668.16 and 2,601.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.35, 12,668.16 and 2,601.95 is: 3,902.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.35 : 12,668.16 = 2,601.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.35/12,668.16 = 2,601.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.35x = 12,668.16 × 2,601.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.35x = 32,961,855.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,961,855.57/8,445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.96

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