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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,440.53, 12,659.62 and 2,893.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,440.53, 12,659.62 and 2,893.78 is: 4,340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,440.53 : 12,659.62 = 2,893.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,440.53/12,659.62 = 2,893.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,440.53x = 12,659.62 × 2,893.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,440.53x = 36,634,140.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,634,140.69/8,440.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.27

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