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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.70, 12,601.38 and 2,556.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.70, 12,601.38 and 2,556.17 is: 3,834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.70 : 12,601.38 = 2,556.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.70/12,601.38 = 2,556.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.70x = 12,601.38 × 2,556.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.70x = 32,211,206.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,211,206.51/8,399.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.80

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