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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.10, 12,591.48 and 2,550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.10, 12,591.48 and 2,550.18 is: 3,825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.10 : 12,591.48 = 2,550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.10/12,591.48 = 2,550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.10x = 12,591.48 × 2,550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.10x = 32,110,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,110,540.47/8,393.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.83

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