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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,442.78, 12,665.55 and 2,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,442.78, 12,665.55 and 2,599.40 is: 3,899.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,442.78 : 12,665.55 = 2,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,442.78/12,665.55 = 2,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,442.78x = 12,665.55 × 2,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,442.78x = 32,922,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,922,767.34/8,442.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.52

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