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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.34, 12,586.74 and 2,844.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.34, 12,586.74 and 2,844.64 is: 4,266.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.34 : 12,586.74 = 2,844.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.34/12,586.74 = 2,844.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.34x = 12,586.74 × 2,844.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.34x = 35,804,744.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,804,744.07/8,391.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.87

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