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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,438.98, 12,658.46 and 2,595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,438.98, 12,658.46 and 2,595.58 is: 3,893.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,438.98 : 12,658.46 = 2,595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,438.98/12,658.46 = 2,595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,438.98x = 12,658.46 × 2,595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,438.98x = 32,856,045.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,856,045.61/8,438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.37

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