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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,434.50, 12,651.77 and 2,591.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,434.50, 12,651.77 and 2,591.07 is: 3,886.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,434.50 : 12,651.77 = 2,591.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,434.50/12,651.77 = 2,591.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,434.50x = 12,651.77 × 2,591.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,434.50x = 32,781,621.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,781,621.69/8,434.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.61

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