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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.20, 12,671.52 and 2,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.20, 12,671.52 and 2,607.40 is: 3,909.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.20 : 12,671.52 = 2,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.20/12,671.52 = 2,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.20x = 12,671.52 × 2,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.20x = 33,039,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,039,721.25/8,450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.93

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