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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.92, 12,671.82 and 2,602.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.92, 12,671.82 and 2,602.44 is: 3,904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.92 : 12,671.82 = 2,602.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.92/12,671.82 = 2,602.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.92x = 12,671.82 × 2,602.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.92x = 32,977,651.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,977,651.24/8,446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.10

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