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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.93, 12,585.59 and 2,547.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.93, 12,585.59 and 2,547.59 is: 3,821.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.93 : 12,585.59 = 2,547.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.93/12,585.59 = 2,547.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.93x = 12,585.59 × 2,547.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.93x = 32,062,941.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,062,941.95/8,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.14

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