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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.04, 12,674.37 and 2,209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.04, 12,674.37 and 2,209.03 is: 3,313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.04 : 12,674.37 = 2,209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.04/12,674.37 = 2,209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.04x = 12,674.37 × 2,209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.04x = 27,998,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,998,063.56/8,449.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.76

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