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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,485.74, 12,726.42 and 2,639.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,485.74, 12,726.42 and 2,639.34 is: 3,958.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,485.74 : 12,726.42 = 2,639.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,485.74/12,726.42 = 2,639.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,485.74x = 12,726.42 × 2,639.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,485.74x = 33,589,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,589,349.36/8,485.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.33

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