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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,435.44, 12,651.80 and 2,592.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,435.44, 12,651.80 and 2,592.05 is: 3,887.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,435.44 : 12,651.80 = 2,592.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,435.44/12,651.80 = 2,592.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,435.44x = 12,651.80 × 2,592.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,435.44x = 32,794,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,794,093.14/8,435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.66

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