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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,440.92, 12,662.82 and 2,596.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,440.92, 12,662.82 and 2,596.44 is: 3,895.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,440.92 : 12,662.82 = 2,596.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,440.92/12,662.82 = 2,596.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,440.92x = 12,662.82 × 2,596.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,440.92x = 32,878,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,878,252.36/8,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.10

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