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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.11, 12,676.83 and 2,902.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.11, 12,676.83 and 2,902.11 is: 4,353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.11 : 12,676.83 = 2,902.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.11/12,676.83 = 2,902.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.11x = 12,676.83 × 2,902.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.11x = 36,789,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,789,555.11/8,450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.74

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