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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,434.39, 12,651.61 and 2,590.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,434.39, 12,651.61 and 2,590.99 is: 3,886.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,434.39 : 12,651.61 = 2,590.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,434.39/12,651.61 = 2,590.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,434.39x = 12,651.61 × 2,590.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,434.39x = 32,780,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,780,194.99/8,434.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.49

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