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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.21, 12,675.48 and 2,606.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.21, 12,675.48 and 2,606.82 is: 3,910.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.21 : 12,675.48 = 2,606.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.21/12,675.48 = 2,606.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.21x = 12,675.48 × 2,606.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.21x = 33,042,694.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,042,694.77/8,450.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.28

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