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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,470.44, 12,705.72 and 2,626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,470.44, 12,705.72 and 2,626.92 is: 3,940.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,470.44 : 12,705.72 = 2,626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,470.44/12,705.72 = 2,626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,470.44x = 12,705.72 × 2,626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,470.44x = 33,376,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,376,909.98/8,470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.40

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