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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.25, 12,889.16 and 2,669.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.25, 12,889.16 and 2,669.17 is: 4,004.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.25 : 12,889.16 = 2,669.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.25/12,889.16 = 2,669.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.25x = 12,889.16 × 2,669.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.25x = 34,403,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,403,359.20/8,592.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.00

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