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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.04, 12,592.84 and 2,551.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.04, 12,592.84 and 2,551.62 is: 3,827.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.04 : 12,592.84 = 2,551.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.04/12,592.84 = 2,551.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.04x = 12,592.84 × 2,551.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.04x = 32,132,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,132,142.40/8,395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.52

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