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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.44, 12,590.44 and 2,550.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.44, 12,590.44 and 2,550.03 is: 3,825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.44 : 12,590.44 = 2,550.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.44/12,590.44 = 2,550.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.44x = 12,590.44 × 2,550.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.44x = 32,105,999.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,105,999.71/8,393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.13

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