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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,398.08, 12,598.94 and 2,554.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,398.08, 12,598.94 and 2,554.53 is: 3,832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,398.08 : 12,598.94 = 2,554.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,398.08/12,598.94 = 2,554.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,398.08x = 12,598.94 × 2,554.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,398.08x = 32,184,357.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,184,357.43/8,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.35

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