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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.17, 12,592.11 and 2,552.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.17, 12,592.11 and 2,552.41 is: 3,827.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.17 : 12,592.11 = 2,552.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.17/12,592.11 = 2,552.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.17x = 12,592.11 × 2,552.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.17x = 32,140,238.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,140,238.44/8,397.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.51

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