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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,437.57, 12,656.36 and 2,594.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,437.57, 12,656.36 and 2,594.23 is: 3,891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,437.57 : 12,656.36 = 2,594.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,437.57/12,656.36 = 2,594.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,437.57x = 12,656.36 × 2,594.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,437.57x = 32,833,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,833,521.38/8,437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.35

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