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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.77, 12,903.88 and 2,446.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.77, 12,903.88 and 2,446.77 is: 3,670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.77 : 12,903.88 = 2,446.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.77/12,903.88 = 2,446.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.77x = 12,903.88 × 2,446.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.77x = 31,572,826.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,572,826.47/8,602.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.08

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