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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,684.97, 13,026.59 and 2,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,684.97, 13,026.59 and 2,444.84 is: 3,667.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,684.97 : 13,026.59 = 2,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,684.97/13,026.59 = 2,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,684.97x = 13,026.59 × 2,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,684.97x = 31,847,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,847,966.97/8,684.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.02

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