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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,434.44, 12,651.90 and 2,591.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,434.44, 12,651.90 and 2,591.06 is: 3,886.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,434.44 : 12,651.90 = 2,591.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,434.44/12,651.90 = 2,591.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,434.44x = 12,651.90 × 2,591.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,434.44x = 32,781,832.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,781,832.01/8,434.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.66

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