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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.42, 12,886.31 and 2,746.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.42, 12,886.31 and 2,746.46 is: 4,119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.42 : 12,886.31 = 2,746.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.42/12,886.31 = 2,746.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.42x = 12,886.31 × 2,746.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.42x = 35,391,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,391,670.53/8,591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.42

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