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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.50, 12,905.91 and 2,446.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.50, 12,905.91 and 2,446.50 is: 3,670.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.50 : 12,905.91 = 2,446.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.50/12,905.91 = 2,446.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.50x = 12,905.91 × 2,446.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.50x = 31,574,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574,308.82/8,602.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.36

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