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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.93, 12,597.17 and 2,554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.93, 12,597.17 and 2,554.50 is: 3,831.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.93 : 12,597.17 = 2,554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.93/12,597.17 = 2,554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.93x = 12,597.17 × 2,554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.93x = 32,179,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,179,457.99/8,397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.83

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