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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,402.94, 12,606.44 and 2,559.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,402.94, 12,606.44 and 2,559.20 is: 3,839.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,402.94 : 12,606.44 = 2,559.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,402.94/12,606.44 = 2,559.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,402.94x = 12,606.44 × 2,559.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,402.94x = 32,262,325.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,262,325.42/8,402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.41

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