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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,400.59, 12,602.79 and 2,557.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,400.59, 12,602.79 and 2,557.65 is: 3,837.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,400.59 : 12,602.79 = 2,557.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,400.59/12,602.79 = 2,557.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,400.59x = 12,602.79 × 2,557.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,400.59x = 32,233,525.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,233,525.84/8,400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.06

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