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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,401.70, 12,603.64 and 2,557.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,401.70, 12,603.64 and 2,557.56 is: 3,836.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,401.70 : 12,603.64 = 2,557.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,401.70/12,603.64 = 2,557.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,401.70x = 12,603.64 × 2,557.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,401.70x = 32,234,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,234,565.52/8,401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.67

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