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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.28, 12,596.67 and 2,554.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.28, 12,596.67 and 2,554.86 is: 3,831.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.28 : 12,596.67 = 2,554.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.28/12,596.67 = 2,554.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.28x = 12,596.67 × 2,554.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.28x = 32,182,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,182,728.32/8,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.61

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