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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,426.44, 12,635.50 and 2,581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,426.44, 12,635.50 and 2,581.64 is: 3,871.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,426.44 : 12,635.50 = 2,581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,426.44/12,635.50 = 2,581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,426.44x = 12,635.50 × 2,581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,426.44x = 32,620,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,620,312.22/8,426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.19

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