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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,596.88, 12,897.48 and 2,440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,596.88, 12,897.48 and 2,440.88 is: 3,661.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,596.88 : 12,897.48 = 2,440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,596.88/12,897.48 = 2,440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,596.88x = 12,897.48 × 2,440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,596.88x = 31,481,136.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,481,136.50/8,596.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.93

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