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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.16, 12,661.38 and 2,599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.16, 12,661.38 and 2,599.20 is: 3,897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.16 : 12,661.38 = 2,599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.16/12,661.38 = 2,599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.16x = 12,661.38 × 2,599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.16x = 32,909,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,909,458.90/8,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.30

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