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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.56, 12,674.51 and 2,606.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.56, 12,674.51 and 2,606.17 is: 3,909.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.56 : 12,674.51 = 2,606.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.56/12,674.51 = 2,606.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.56x = 12,674.51 × 2,606.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.56x = 33,031,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,031,892.78/8,449.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.30

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