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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.07, 12,663.05 and 2,597.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.07, 12,663.05 and 2,597.55 is: 3,896.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.07 : 12,663.05 = 2,597.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.07/12,663.05 = 2,597.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.07x = 12,663.05 × 2,597.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.07x = 32,892,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,892,892.54/8,441.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.77

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