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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.94, 12,673.94 and 2,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.94, 12,673.94 and 2,604.20 is: 3,906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.94 : 12,673.94 = 2,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.94/12,673.94 = 2,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.94x = 12,673.94 × 2,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.94x = 33,005,398.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,005,398.16/8,447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.92

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