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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,597.52, 12,896.01 and 2,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,597.52, 12,896.01 and 2,441.52 is: 3,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,597.52 : 12,896.01 = 2,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,597.52/12,896.01 = 2,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,597.52x = 12,896.01 × 2,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,597.52x = 31,485,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,485,866.34/8,597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.20

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