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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.76, 12,662.64 and 2,598.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.76, 12,662.64 and 2,598.33 is: 3,897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.76 : 12,662.64 = 2,598.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.76/12,662.64 = 2,598.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.76x = 12,662.64 × 2,598.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.76x = 32,901,717.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,901,717.39/8,441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.50

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