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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.85, 12,598.65 and 2,554.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.85, 12,598.65 and 2,554.92 is: 3,832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.85 : 12,598.65 = 2,554.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.85/12,598.65 = 2,554.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.85x = 12,598.65 × 2,554.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.85x = 32,188,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,188,542.86/8,397.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.95

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