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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.12, 12,585.76 and 2,547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.12, 12,585.76 and 2,547.20 is: 3,820.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.12 : 12,585.76 = 2,547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.12/12,585.76 = 2,547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.12x = 12,585.76 × 2,547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.12x = 32,058,447.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,058,447.87/8,390.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.98

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