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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,440.88, 12,660.96 and 2,597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,440.88, 12,660.96 and 2,597.24 is: 3,895.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,440.88 : 12,660.96 = 2,597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,440.88/12,660.96 = 2,597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,440.88x = 12,660.96 × 2,597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,440.88x = 32,883,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,883,551.75/8,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.75

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