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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.59, 12,585.93 and 2,547.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.59, 12,585.93 and 2,547.25 is: 3,820.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.59 : 12,585.93 = 2,547.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.59/12,585.93 = 2,547.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.59x = 12,585.93 × 2,547.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.59x = 32,059,510.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,510.19/8,390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.89

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