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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.61, 12,590.69 and 2,772.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.61, 12,590.69 and 2,772.02 is: 4,157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.61 : 12,590.69 = 2,772.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.61/12,590.69 = 2,772.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.61x = 12,590.69 × 2,772.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.61x = 34,901,588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,901,588.47/8,395.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.12

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