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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,437.30, 12,655.96 and 2,593.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,437.30, 12,655.96 and 2,593.86 is: 3,890.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,437.30 : 12,655.96 = 2,593.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,437.30/12,655.96 = 2,593.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,437.30x = 12,655.96 × 2,593.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,437.30x = 32,827,788.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,827,788.41/8,437.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.79

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