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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,604.48, 12,907.68 and 2,448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,604.48, 12,907.68 and 2,448.96 is: 3,673.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604.48 : 12,907.68 = 2,448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604.48/12,907.68 = 2,448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604.48x = 12,907.68 × 2,448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604.48x = 31,610,392.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,610,392.01/8,604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.71

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