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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,684.79, 13,026.05 and 2,444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,684.79, 13,026.05 and 2,444.18 is: 3,665.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,684.79 : 13,026.05 = 2,444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,684.79/13,026.05 = 2,444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,684.79x = 13,026.05 × 2,444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,684.79x = 31,837,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,837,942.70/8,684.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.94

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