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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,432.26, 12,650.82 and 2,589.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,432.26, 12,650.82 and 2,589.73 is: 3,885.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,432.26 : 12,650.82 = 2,589.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,432.26/12,650.82 = 2,589.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,432.26x = 12,650.82 × 2,589.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,432.26x = 32,762,208.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,762,208.08/8,432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.34

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