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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,400.85, 12,601.98 and 2,557.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,400.85, 12,601.98 and 2,557.51 is: 3,836.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,400.85 : 12,601.98 = 2,557.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,400.85/12,601.98 = 2,557.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,400.85x = 12,601.98 × 2,557.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,400.85x = 32,229,689.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,229,689.87/8,400.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.48

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