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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.35, 12,597.85 and 2,775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.35, 12,597.85 and 2,775.26 is: 4,163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.35 : 12,597.85 = 2,775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.35/12,597.85 = 2,775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.35x = 12,597.85 × 2,775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.35x = 34,962,309.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,962,309.19/8,397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.49

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