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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.68, 12,596.45 and 2,554.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.68, 12,596.45 and 2,554.29 is: 3,831.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.68 : 12,596.45 = 2,554.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.68/12,596.45 = 2,554.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.68x = 12,596.45 × 2,554.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.68x = 32,174,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,174,973.50/8,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.41

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