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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.80, 12,594.44 and 2,552.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.80, 12,594.44 and 2,552.84 is: 3,828.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.80 : 12,594.44 = 2,552.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.80/12,594.44 = 2,552.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.80x = 12,594.44 × 2,552.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.80x = 32,151,590.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,151,590.21/8,397.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.57

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