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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.32, 12,674.70 and 2,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.32, 12,674.70 and 2,607.24 is: 3,911.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.32 : 12,674.70 = 2,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.32/12,674.70 = 2,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.32x = 12,674.70 × 2,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.32x = 33,045,984.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,045,984.83/8,449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.08

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