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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.94, 12,592.72 and 2,551.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.94, 12,592.72 and 2,551.02 is: 3,827.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.94 : 12,592.72 = 2,551.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.94/12,592.72 = 2,551.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.94x = 12,592.72 × 2,551.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.94x = 32,124,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,124,280.57/8,393.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.08

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