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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397.95, 12,596.47 and 2,554.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397.95, 12,596.47 and 2,554.10 is: 3,831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397.95 : 12,596.47 = 2,554.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397.95/12,596.47 = 2,554.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397.95x = 12,596.47 × 2,554.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397.95x = 32,172,621.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,172,621.90/8,397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.01

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