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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.73, 12,594.64 and 2,552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.73, 12,594.64 and 2,552.88 is: 3,829.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.73 : 12,594.64 = 2,552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.73/12,594.64 = 2,552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.73x = 12,594.64 × 2,552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.73x = 32,152,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152,598.18/8,396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.18

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