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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.91, 12,588.15 and 2,548.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.91, 12,588.15 and 2,548.50 is: 3,822.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.91 : 12,588.15 = 2,548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.91/12,588.15 = 2,548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.91x = 12,588.15 × 2,548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.91x = 32,080,900.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,080,900.28/8,391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.84

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