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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.61, 12,589.25 and 2,548.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.61, 12,589.25 and 2,548.67 is: 3,823.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.61 : 12,589.25 = 2,548.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.61/12,589.25 = 2,548.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.61x = 12,589.25 × 2,548.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.61x = 32,085,862.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,085,862.53/8,391.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.57

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