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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,436.92, 12,655.36 and 2,593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,436.92, 12,655.36 and 2,593.44 is: 3,890.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,436.92 : 12,655.36 = 2,593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,436.92/12,655.36 = 2,593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,436.92x = 12,655.36 × 2,593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,436.92x = 32,820,916.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,820,916.84/8,436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.15

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