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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,398.52, 12,597.81 and 2,555.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,398.52, 12,597.81 and 2,555.11 is: 3,832.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,398.52 : 12,597.81 = 2,555.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,398.52/12,597.81 = 2,555.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,398.52x = 12,597.81 × 2,555.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,398.52x = 32,188,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,188,714.54/8,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.67

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