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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.84, 12,587.40 and 2,844.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.84, 12,587.40 and 2,844.96 is: 4,267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.84 : 12,587.40 = 2,844.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.84/12,587.40 = 2,844.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.84x = 12,587.40 × 2,844.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.84x = 35,810,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,810,649.50/8,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.32

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