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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.60, 12,591.10 and 2,550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.60, 12,591.10 and 2,550.26 is: 3,825.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.60 : 12,591.10 = 2,550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.60/12,591.10 = 2,550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.60x = 12,591.10 × 2,550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.60x = 32,110,515.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,110,515.73/8,393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.60

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