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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,434.80, 12,652.20 and 2,591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,434.80, 12,652.20 and 2,591.40 is: 3,887.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,434.80 : 12,652.20 = 2,591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,434.80/12,652.20 = 2,591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,434.80x = 12,652.20 × 2,591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,434.80x = 32,786,911.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,786,911.08/8,434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.10

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