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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.55, 12,889.17 and 2,668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.55, 12,889.17 and 2,668.32 is: 4,003.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.55 : 12,889.17 = 2,668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.55/12,889.17 = 2,668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.55x = 12,889.17 × 2,668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.55x = 34,392,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,392,430.09/8,591.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.05

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