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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,437.98, 12,656.95 and 2,594.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,437.98, 12,656.95 and 2,594.58 is: 3,891.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,437.98 : 12,656.95 = 2,594.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,437.98/12,656.95 = 2,594.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,437.98x = 12,656.95 × 2,594.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,437.98x = 32,839,469.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,839,469.33/8,437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.86

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