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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.06, 12,671.84 and 2,902.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.06, 12,671.84 and 2,902.37 is: 4,352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.06 : 12,671.84 = 2,902.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.06/12,671.84 = 2,902.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.06x = 12,671.84 × 2,902.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.06x = 36,778,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,778,312.16/8,450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.43

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