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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,403.18, 12,601.11 and 2,558.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,403.18, 12,601.11 and 2,558.42 is: 3,836.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,403.18 : 12,601.11 = 2,558.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,403.18/12,601.11 = 2,558.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,403.18x = 12,601.11 × 2,558.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,403.18x = 32,238,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,238,931.85/8,403.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.52

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