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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.10, 12,588.18 and 2,548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.10, 12,588.18 and 2,548.76 is: 3,823.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.10 : 12,588.18 = 2,548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.10/12,588.18 = 2,548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.10x = 12,588.18 × 2,548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.10x = 32,084,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,084,249.66/8,392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.15

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