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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.84, 12,599.36 and 2,852.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.84, 12,599.36 and 2,852.96 is: 4,279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.84 : 12,599.36 = 2,852.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.84/12,599.36 = 2,852.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.84x = 12,599.36 × 2,852.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.84x = 35,945,470.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,945,470.11/8,399.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.30

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