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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,590.12, 12,885.06 and 2,434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,590.12, 12,885.06 and 2,434.12 is: 3,651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,590.12 : 12,885.06 = 2,434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,590.12/12,885.06 = 2,434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,590.12x = 12,885.06 × 2,434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,590.12x = 31,363,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,363,782.25/8,590.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.15

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