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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.41, 12,675.49 and 2,604.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.41, 12,675.49 and 2,604.66 is: 3,907.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.41 : 12,675.49 = 2,604.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.41/12,675.49 = 2,604.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.41x = 12,675.49 × 2,604.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.41x = 33,015,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,015,287.74/8,449.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.41

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