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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,437.70, 12,652.86 and 2,889.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,437.70, 12,652.86 and 2,889.56 is: 4,333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,437.70 : 12,652.86 = 2,889.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,437.70/12,652.86 = 2,889.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,437.70x = 12,652.86 × 2,889.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,437.70x = 36,561,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,561,198.14/8,437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.08

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