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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.68, 12,674.56 and 2,209.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.68, 12,674.56 and 2,209.71 is: 3,314.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.68 : 12,674.56 = 2,209.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.68/12,674.56 = 2,209.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.68x = 12,674.56 × 2,209.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.68x = 28,007,057.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,007,057.21/8,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.57

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