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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.92, 12,674.82 and 2,604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.92, 12,674.82 and 2,604.44 is: 3,907.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.92 : 12,674.82 = 2,604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.92/12,674.82 = 2,604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.92x = 12,674.82 × 2,604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.92x = 33,010,808.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,010,808.20/8,448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.10

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