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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.19, 12,667.79 and 2,522.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.19, 12,667.79 and 2,522.91 is: 3,783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.19 : 12,667.79 = 2,522.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.19/12,667.79 = 2,522.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.19x = 12,667.79 × 2,522.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.19x = 31,959,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,959,747.88/8,446.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.92

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