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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.77, 12,676.17 and 2,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.77, 12,676.17 and 2,901.68 is: 4,353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.77 : 12,676.17 = 2,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.77/12,676.17 = 2,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.77x = 12,676.17 × 2,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.77x = 36,782,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,782,125.58/8,449.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.03

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