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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,439.24, 12,660.48 and 2,594.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,439.24, 12,660.48 and 2,594.82 is: 3,892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,439.24 : 12,660.48 = 2,594.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,439.24/12,660.48 = 2,594.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,439.24x = 12,660.48 × 2,594.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,439.24x = 32,851,666.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,851,666.71/8,439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.73

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