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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.44, 12,594.97 and 2,552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.44, 12,594.97 and 2,552.52 is: 3,829.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.44 : 12,594.97 = 2,552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.44/12,594.97 = 2,552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.44x = 12,594.97 × 2,552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.44x = 32,148,912.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,148,912.82/8,395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.33

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