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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.69, 12,967.04 and 2,404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.69, 12,967.04 and 2,404.70 is: 3,607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.69 : 12,967.04 = 2,404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.69/12,967.04 = 2,404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.69x = 12,967.04 × 2,404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.69x = 31,181,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,181,847.10/8,644.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.05

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