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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.22, 12,886.95 and 2,435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.22, 12,886.95 and 2,435.22 is: 3,652.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.22 : 12,886.95 = 2,435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.22/12,886.95 = 2,435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.22x = 12,886.95 × 2,435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.22x = 31,382,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,382,558.38/8,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.86

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