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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,639.84, 12,959.78 and 2,635.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,639.84, 12,959.78 and 2,635.97 is: 3,953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,639.84 : 12,959.78 = 2,635.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,639.84/12,959.78 = 2,635.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,639.84x = 12,959.78 × 2,635.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,639.84x = 34,161,513.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,161,513.31/8,639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.95

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