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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,394.98, 12,592.91 and 2,551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,394.98, 12,592.91 and 2,551.14 is: 3,826.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,394.98 : 12,592.91 = 2,551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,394.98/12,592.91 = 2,551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,394.98x = 12,592.91 × 2,551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,394.98x = 32,126,282.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,126,282.80/8,394.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.85

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