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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,436.60, 12,654.72 and 2,593.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,436.60, 12,654.72 and 2,593.08 is: 3,889.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,436.60 : 12,654.72 = 2,593.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,436.60/12,654.72 = 2,593.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,436.60x = 12,654.72 × 2,593.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,436.60x = 32,814,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,814,701.34/8,436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.56

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