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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,433.30, 12,649.94 and 2,589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,433.30, 12,649.94 and 2,589.96 is: 3,884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433.30 : 12,649.94 = 2,589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433.30/12,649.94 = 2,589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433.30x = 12,649.94 × 2,589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433.30x = 32,762,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,762,838.60/8,433.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.94

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