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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.94, 12,594.19 and 2,552.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.94, 12,594.19 and 2,552.53 is: 3,828.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.94 : 12,594.19 = 2,552.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.94/12,594.19 = 2,552.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.94x = 12,594.19 × 2,552.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.94x = 32,147,047.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,147,047.80/8,395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.88

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