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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.10, 12,673.65 and 2,605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.10, 12,673.65 and 2,605.70 is: 3,908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.10 : 12,673.65 = 2,605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.10/12,673.65 = 2,605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.10x = 12,673.65 × 2,605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.10x = 33,023,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,023,729.81/8,449.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.55

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