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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.81, 12,673.90 and 2,604.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.81, 12,673.90 and 2,604.85 is: 3,907.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.81 : 12,673.90 = 2,604.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.81/12,673.90 = 2,604.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.81x = 12,673.90 × 2,604.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.81x = 33,013,532.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,013,532.02/8,449.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.02

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