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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.96, 12,677.17 and 2,210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.96, 12,677.17 and 2,210.94 is: 3,316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.96 : 12,677.17 = 2,210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.96/12,677.17 = 2,210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.96x = 12,677.17 × 2,210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.96x = 28,028,456.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,028,456.71/8,450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.60

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