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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,684.91, 13,027.28 and 2,444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,684.91, 13,027.28 and 2,444.92 is: 3,667.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,684.91 : 13,027.28 = 2,444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,684.91/13,027.28 = 2,444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,684.91x = 13,027.28 × 2,444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,684.91x = 31,850,612.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,850,612.62/8,684.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.35

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