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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,398.99, 12,599.16 and 2,555.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,398.99, 12,599.16 and 2,555.65 is: 3,833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,398.99 : 12,599.16 = 2,555.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,398.99/12,599.16 = 2,555.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,398.99x = 12,599.16 × 2,555.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,398.99x = 32,199,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,199,043.25/8,398.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.68

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