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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,594.44, 12,891.66 and 2,438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,594.44, 12,891.66 and 2,438.44 is: 3,657.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,594.44 : 12,891.66 = 2,438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,594.44/12,891.66 = 2,438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,594.44x = 12,891.66 × 2,438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,594.44x = 31,435,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,435,539.41/8,594.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.66

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