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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.30, 12,593.70 and 2,552.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.30, 12,593.70 and 2,552.34 is: 3,827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.30 : 12,593.70 = 2,552.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.30/12,593.70 = 2,552.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.30x = 12,593.70 × 2,552.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.30x = 32,143,404.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,143,404.26/8,397.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.83

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