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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.02, 12,583.72 and 2,465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.02, 12,583.72 and 2,465.54 is: 3,697.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.02 : 12,583.72 = 2,465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.02/12,583.72 = 2,465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.02x = 12,583.72 × 2,465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.02x = 31,025,665.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,025,665.01/8,390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.93

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