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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,684.58, 13,027.68 and 2,444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,684.58, 13,027.68 and 2,444.34 is: 3,666.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,684.58 : 13,027.68 = 2,444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,684.58/13,027.68 = 2,444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,684.58x = 13,027.68 × 2,444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,684.58x = 31,844,079.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,844,079.33/8,684.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.74

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