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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.25, 12,587.55 and 2,548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.25, 12,587.55 and 2,548.91 is: 3,823.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.25 : 12,587.55 = 2,548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.25/12,587.55 = 2,548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.25x = 12,587.55 × 2,548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.25x = 32,084,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,084,469.13/8,392.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.11

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