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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.62, 12,587.56 and 2,151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.62, 12,587.56 and 2,151.50 is: 3,227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.62 : 12,587.56 = 2,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.62/12,587.56 = 2,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.62x = 12,587.56 × 2,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.62x = 27,082,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,082,135.34/8,391.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.28

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