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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.82, 12,596.85 and 2,552.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.82, 12,596.85 and 2,552.94 is: 3,829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.82 : 12,596.85 = 2,552.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.82/12,596.85 = 2,552.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.82x = 12,596.85 × 2,552.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.82x = 32,159,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159,002.24/8,396.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.90

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