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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.52, 12,597.52 and 4,014.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.52, 12,597.52 and 4,014.32 is: 6,022.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.52 : 12,597.52 = 4,014.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.52/12,597.52 = 4,014.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.52x = 12,597.52 × 4,014.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.52x = 50,570,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,570,476.49/8,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.79

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