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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,464.80, 12,699.24 and 2,621.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,464.80, 12,699.24 and 2,621.42 is: 3,932.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,464.80 : 12,699.24 = 2,621.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,464.80/12,699.24 = 2,621.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,464.80x = 12,699.24 × 2,621.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,464.80x = 33,289,978.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,289,978.22/8,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.75

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