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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,604.88, 12,909.48 and 2,448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,604.88, 12,909.48 and 2,448.88 is: 3,673.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604.88 : 12,909.48 = 2,448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604.88/12,909.48 = 2,448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604.88x = 12,909.48 × 2,448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604.88x = 31,613,767.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,613,767.38/8,604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.93

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