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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.22, 12,673.96 and 2,605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.22, 12,673.96 and 2,605.82 is: 3,908.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.22 : 12,673.96 = 2,605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.22/12,673.96 = 2,605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.22x = 12,673.96 × 2,605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.22x = 33,026,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,026,058.45/8,449.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.77

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