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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.84, 12,674.93 and 2,606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.84, 12,674.93 and 2,606.44 is: 3,909.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.84 : 12,674.93 = 2,606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.84/12,674.93 = 2,606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.84x = 12,674.93 × 2,606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.84x = 33,036,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,036,399.83/8,449.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.71

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