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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.34, 12,675.68 and 2,606.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.34, 12,675.68 and 2,606.94 is: 3,910.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.34 : 12,675.68 = 2,606.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.34/12,675.68 = 2,606.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.34x = 12,675.68 × 2,606.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.34x = 33,044,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,044,724.18/8,450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.46

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