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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.44, 12,585.61 and 2,547.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.44, 12,585.61 and 2,547.06 is: 3,820.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.44 : 12,585.61 = 2,547.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.44/12,585.61 = 2,547.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.44x = 12,585.61 × 2,547.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.44x = 32,056,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,056,303.81/8,390.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.57

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