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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.23, 12,669.04 and 2,602.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.23, 12,669.04 and 2,602.69 is: 3,903.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.23 : 12,669.04 = 2,602.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.23/12,669.04 = 2,602.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.23x = 12,669.04 × 2,602.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.23x = 32,973,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,973,583.72/8,446.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.94

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