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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.60, 12,587.43 and 2,548.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.60, 12,587.43 and 2,548.26 is: 3,822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.60 : 12,587.43 = 2,548.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.60/12,587.43 = 2,548.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.60x = 12,587.43 × 2,548.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.60x = 32,076,044.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,076,044.37/8,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.40

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