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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,440.54, 12,660.91 and 2,597.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,440.54, 12,660.91 and 2,597.13 is: 3,895.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,440.54 : 12,660.91 = 2,597.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,440.54/12,660.91 = 2,597.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,440.54x = 12,660.91 × 2,597.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,440.54x = 32,882,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,882,022.70/8,440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.73

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