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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,388.40, 12,584.40 and 2,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,388.40, 12,584.40 and 2,545.60 is: 3,818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388.40 : 12,584.40 = 2,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388.40/12,584.40 = 2,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388.40x = 12,584.40 × 2,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388.40x = 32,034,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,034,848.64/8,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.95

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