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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.92, 12,594.24 and 2,552.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.92, 12,594.24 and 2,552.58 is: 3,828.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.92 : 12,594.24 = 2,552.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.92/12,594.24 = 2,552.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.92x = 12,594.24 × 2,552.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.92x = 32,147,805.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,147,805.14/8,395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.98

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