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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.92, 12,588.52 and 2,552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.92, 12,588.52 and 2,552.64 is: 3,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.92 : 12,588.52 = 2,552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.92/12,588.52 = 2,552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.92x = 12,588.52 × 2,552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.92x = 32,133,959.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,133,959.69/8,391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.15

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