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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.34, 12,590.72 and 2,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.34, 12,590.72 and 2,550 is: 3,825.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.34 : 12,590.72 = 2,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.34/12,590.72 = 2,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.34x = 12,590.72 × 2,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.34x = 32,106,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,106,336/8,393.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.22

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