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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429.16, 12,643.92 and 2,586.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429.16, 12,643.92 and 2,586.36 is: 3,879.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429.16 : 12,643.92 = 2,586.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429.16/12,643.92 = 2,586.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429.16x = 12,643.92 × 2,586.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429.16x = 32,701,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,701,728.93/8,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.60

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