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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.40, 12,673.14 and 2,604.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.40, 12,673.14 and 2,604.12 is: 3,906.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.40 : 12,673.14 = 2,604.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.40/12,673.14 = 2,604.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.40x = 12,673.14 × 2,604.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.40x = 33,002,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,002,377.34/8,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.81

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