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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,437.82, 12,657.94 and 2,594.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,437.82, 12,657.94 and 2,594.92 is: 3,892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,437.82 : 12,657.94 = 2,594.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,437.82/12,657.94 = 2,594.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,437.82x = 12,657.94 × 2,594.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,437.82x = 32,846,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,846,341.66/8,437.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.75

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