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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.19, 12,587.46 and 2,548.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.19, 12,587.46 and 2,548.85 is: 3,823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.19 : 12,587.46 = 2,548.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.19/12,587.46 = 2,548.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.19x = 12,587.46 × 2,548.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.19x = 32,083,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083,547.42/8,392.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.02

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