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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,639.70, 12,957.12 and 2,398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,639.70, 12,957.12 and 2,398.20 is: 3,596.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,639.70 : 12,957.12 = 2,398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,639.70/12,957.12 = 2,398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,639.70x = 12,957.12 × 2,398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,639.70x = 31,073,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,073,765.18/8,639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.63

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