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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,439.82, 12,660.94 and 2,596.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,439.82, 12,660.94 and 2,596.92 is: 3,895.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,439.82 : 12,660.94 = 2,596.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,439.82/12,660.94 = 2,596.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,439.82x = 12,660.94 × 2,596.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,439.82x = 32,879,448.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,879,448.30/8,439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.75

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