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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,394.21, 12,591.72 and 2,550.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,394.21, 12,591.72 and 2,550.87 is: 3,826.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,394.21 : 12,591.72 = 2,550.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,394.21/12,591.72 = 2,550.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,394.21x = 12,591.72 × 2,550.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,394.21x = 32,119,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,119,840.80/8,394.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.43

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