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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.50, 12,588.50 and 2,547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.50, 12,588.50 and 2,547.12 is: 3,821.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.50 : 12,588.50 = 2,547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.50/12,588.50 = 2,547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.50x = 12,588.50 × 2,547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.50x = 32,064,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,064,344.44/8,390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.51

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