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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.16, 12,595.10 and 2,554.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.16, 12,595.10 and 2,554.42 is: 3,830.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.16 : 12,595.10 = 2,554.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.16/12,595.10 = 2,554.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.16x = 12,595.10 × 2,554.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.16x = 32,173,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,173,175.34/8,399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.52

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