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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.94, 12,592.98 and 2,550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.94, 12,592.98 and 2,550.24 is: 3,825.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.94 : 12,592.98 = 2,550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.94/12,592.98 = 2,550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.94x = 12,592.98 × 2,550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.94x = 32,115,121.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,115,121.32/8,393.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.99

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