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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,645.04, 12,966.48 and 2,489.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,645.04, 12,966.48 and 2,489.04 is: 3,733.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,645.04 : 12,966.48 = 2,489.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,645.04/12,966.48 = 2,489.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,645.04x = 12,966.48 × 2,489.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,645.04x = 32,274,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,274,087.38/8,645.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.25

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