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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.28, 12,083.36 and 2,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.28, 12,083.36 and 2,584 is: 3,875.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.28 : 12,083.36 = 2,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.28/12,083.36 = 2,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.28x = 12,083.36 × 2,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.28x = 31,223,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,223,402.24/8,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.18

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