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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.73, 12,595.23 and 2,475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.73, 12,595.23 and 2,475.84 is: 3,712.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.73 : 12,595.23 = 2,475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.73/12,595.23 = 2,475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.73x = 12,595.23 × 2,475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.73x = 31,183,774.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,183,774.24/8,399.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.47

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