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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.20, 12,597.96 and 2,555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.20, 12,597.96 and 2,555.88 is: 3,833.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.20 : 12,597.96 = 2,555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.20/12,597.96 = 2,555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.20x = 12,597.96 × 2,555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.20x = 32,198,874.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,198,874.00/8,399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.56

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