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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.76, 12,596.64 and 2,851.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.76, 12,596.64 and 2,851.12 is: 4,276.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.76 : 12,596.64 = 2,851.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.76/12,596.64 = 2,851.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.76x = 12,596.64 × 2,851.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.76x = 35,914,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,914,532.24/8,397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.68

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