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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,403.68, 12,601.86 and 2,558.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,403.68, 12,601.86 and 2,558.92 is: 3,837.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,403.68 : 12,601.86 = 2,558.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,403.68/12,601.86 = 2,558.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,403.68x = 12,601.86 × 2,558.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,403.68x = 32,247,151.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,247,151.59/8,403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.27

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