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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.96, 12,675.69 and 2,209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.96, 12,675.69 and 2,209.93 is: 3,315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.96 : 12,675.69 = 2,209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.96/12,675.69 = 2,209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.96x = 12,675.69 × 2,209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.96x = 28,012,387.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,012,387.60/8,449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.09

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