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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.62, 12,662.46 and 2,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.62, 12,662.46 and 2,598.20 is: 3,897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.62 : 12,662.46 = 2,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.62/12,662.46 = 2,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.62x = 12,662.46 × 2,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.62x = 32,899,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,899,603.57/8,441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.31

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