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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.98, 12,593.51 and 2,552.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.98, 12,593.51 and 2,552.13 is: 3,828.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.98 : 12,593.51 = 2,552.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.98/12,593.51 = 2,552.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.98x = 12,593.51 × 2,552.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.98x = 32,140,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,140,317.67/8,395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.06

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