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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.70, 12,590.55 and 2,550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.70, 12,590.55 and 2,550.60 is: 3,825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.70 : 12,590.55 = 2,550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.70/12,590.55 = 2,550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.70x = 12,590.55 × 2,550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.70x = 32,113,456.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,113,456.83/8,393.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.90

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