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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.52, 12,599.31 and 2,556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.52, 12,599.31 and 2,556.11 is: 3,834.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.52 : 12,599.31 = 2,556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.52/12,599.31 = 2,556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.52x = 12,599.31 × 2,556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.52x = 32,205,222.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205,222.28/8,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.17

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