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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,389, 12,584.94 and 2,546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,389, 12,584.94 and 2,546.20 is: 3,819.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,389 : 12,584.94 = 2,546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,389/12,584.94 = 2,546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,389x = 12,584.94 × 2,546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,389x = 32,043,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,043,774.23/8,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.74

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