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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.88, 12,600.51 and 2,556.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.88, 12,600.51 and 2,556.54 is: 3,835.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.88 : 12,600.51 = 2,556.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.88/12,600.51 = 2,556.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.88x = 12,600.51 × 2,556.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.88x = 32,213,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,213,707.84/8,399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.02

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