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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.41, 12,664.76 and 2,601.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.41, 12,664.76 and 2,601.45 is: 3,900.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.41 : 12,664.76 = 2,601.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.41/12,664.76 = 2,601.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.41x = 12,664.76 × 2,601.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.41x = 32,946,726.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,946,726.89/8,446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.68

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