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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,401.68, 12,602.52 and 2,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,401.68, 12,602.52 and 2,855.52 is: 4,283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,401.68 : 12,602.52 = 2,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,401.68/12,602.52 = 2,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,401.68x = 12,602.52 × 2,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,401.68x = 35,986,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,986,747.91/8,401.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.28

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