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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.85, 12,593.70 and 2,552.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.85, 12,593.70 and 2,552.46 is: 3,828.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.85 : 12,593.70 = 2,552.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.85/12,593.70 = 2,552.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.85x = 12,593.70 × 2,552.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.85x = 32,144,868.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,144,868.28/8,395.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.66

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