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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.89, 12,668.67 and 2,522.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.89, 12,668.67 and 2,522.79 is: 3,784.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.89 : 12,668.67 = 2,522.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.89/12,668.67 = 2,522.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.89x = 12,668.67 × 2,522.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.89x = 31,960,368.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,960,368.41/8,445.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.13

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