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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,639.10, 12,958.68 and 2,399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,639.10, 12,958.68 and 2,399.46 is: 3,599.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,639.10 : 12,958.68 = 2,399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,639.10/12,958.68 = 2,399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,639.10x = 12,958.68 × 2,399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,639.10x = 31,093,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,093,769.52/8,639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.19

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