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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.11, 12,592.67 and 2,551.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.11, 12,592.67 and 2,551.23 is: 3,826.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.11 : 12,592.67 = 2,551.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.11/12,592.67 = 2,551.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.11x = 12,592.67 × 2,551.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.11x = 32,126,784.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,126,784.73/8,395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.85

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