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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,400.02, 12,601.38 and 2,555.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,400.02, 12,601.38 and 2,555.25 is: 3,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,400.02 : 12,601.38 = 2,555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,400.02/12,601.38 = 2,555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,400.02x = 12,601.38 × 2,555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,400.02x = 32,199,676.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,199,676.25/8,400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.29

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