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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.90, 12,589.74 and 2,844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.90, 12,589.74 and 2,844.90 is: 4,267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.90 : 12,589.74 = 2,844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.90/12,589.74 = 2,844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.90x = 12,589.74 × 2,844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.90x = 35,816,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,816,551.33/8,391.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.99

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