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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,439.36, 12,658.72 and 2,595.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,439.36, 12,658.72 and 2,595.81 is: 3,893.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,439.36 : 12,658.72 = 2,595.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,439.36/12,658.72 = 2,595.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,439.36x = 12,658.72 × 2,595.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,439.36x = 32,859,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,859,631.96/8,439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.62

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