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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.68, 12,592.72 and 2,552.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.68, 12,592.72 and 2,552.34 is: 3,828.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.68 : 12,592.72 = 2,552.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.68/12,592.72 = 2,552.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.68x = 12,592.72 × 2,552.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.68x = 32,140,902.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,140,902.96/8,395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.27

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