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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.76, 12,659.64 and 2,597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.76, 12,659.64 and 2,597.12 is: 3,893.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.76 : 12,659.64 = 2,597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.76/12,659.64 = 2,597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.76x = 12,659.64 × 2,597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.76x = 32,878,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,878,604.24/8,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.83

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