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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,558.74, 12,839.61 and 2,635.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,558.74, 12,839.61 and 2,635.57 is: 3,953.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,558.74 : 12,839.61 = 2,635.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,558.74/12,839.61 = 2,635.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,558.74x = 12,839.61 × 2,635.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,558.74x = 33,839,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,839,613.55/8,558.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.81

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