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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.44, 12,669.60 and 2,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.44, 12,669.60 and 2,604.96 is: 3,906.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.44 : 12,669.60 = 2,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.44/12,669.60 = 2,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.44x = 12,669.60 × 2,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.44x = 33,003,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,003,801.22/8,449.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.03

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