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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.25, 12,592.26 and 2,551.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.25, 12,592.26 and 2,551.50 is: 3,827.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.25 : 12,592.26 = 2,551.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.25/12,592.26 = 2,551.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.25x = 12,592.26 × 2,551.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.25x = 32,129,151.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,129,151.39/8,395.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.07

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