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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,684.52, 13,026.50 and 2,444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,684.52, 13,026.50 and 2,444.38 is: 3,666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,684.52 : 13,026.50 = 2,444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,684.52/13,026.50 = 2,444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,684.52x = 13,026.50 × 2,444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,684.52x = 31,841,716.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,841,716.07/8,684.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.49

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