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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,437.97, 12,656.96 and 2,594.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,437.97, 12,656.96 and 2,594.53 is: 3,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,437.97 : 12,656.96 = 2,594.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,437.97/12,656.96 = 2,594.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,437.97x = 12,656.96 × 2,594.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,437.97x = 32,838,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,838,875.01/8,437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.80

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