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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,439.59, 12,660.60 and 2,594.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,439.59, 12,660.60 and 2,594.84 is: 3,892.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,439.59 : 12,660.60 = 2,594.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,439.59/12,660.60 = 2,594.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,439.59x = 12,660.60 × 2,594.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,439.59x = 32,852,177.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,852,177.73/8,439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.63

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