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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.03, 12,887.57 and 2,351.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.03, 12,887.57 and 2,351.59 is: 3,527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.03 : 12,887.57 = 2,351.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.03/12,887.57 = 2,351.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.03x = 12,887.57 × 2,351.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.03x = 30,306,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,306,280.74/8,592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.25

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