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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.85, 12,597.15 and 2,553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.85, 12,597.15 and 2,553.92 is: 3,831.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.85 : 12,597.15 = 2,553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.85/12,597.15 = 2,553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.85x = 12,597.15 × 2,553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.85x = 32,172,050.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,172,050.34/8,396.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.44

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