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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.58, 12,671.55 and 2,604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.58, 12,671.55 and 2,604.18 is: 3,906.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.58 : 12,671.55 = 2,604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.58/12,671.55 = 2,604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.58x = 12,671.55 × 2,604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.58x = 32,998,997.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,998,997.08/8,447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.33

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