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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,488.94, 12,733.41 and 2,646.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,488.94, 12,733.41 and 2,646.02 is: 3,969.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,488.94 : 12,733.41 = 2,646.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,488.94/12,733.41 = 2,646.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,488.94x = 12,733.41 × 2,646.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,488.94x = 33,692,857.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,692,857.53/8,488.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.03

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