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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,438.97, 12,657.96 and 2,595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,438.97, 12,657.96 and 2,595.54 is: 3,893.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,438.97 : 12,657.96 = 2,595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,438.97/12,657.96 = 2,595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,438.97x = 12,657.96 × 2,595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,438.97x = 32,854,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,854,241.50/8,438.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.16

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