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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,433.44, 12,651.96 and 2,589.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,433.44, 12,651.96 and 2,589.86 is: 3,885.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433.44 : 12,651.96 = 2,589.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433.44/12,651.96 = 2,589.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433.44x = 12,651.96 × 2,589.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433.44x = 32,766,805.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,766,805.13/8,433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.34

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