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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.42, 12,675.57 and 2,604.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.42, 12,675.57 and 2,604.94 is: 3,907.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.42 : 12,675.57 = 2,604.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.42/12,675.57 = 2,604.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.42x = 12,675.57 × 2,604.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.42x = 33,019,099.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,019,099.32/8,449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.85

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