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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.50, 12,543.52 and 2,886.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.50, 12,543.52 and 2,886.50 is: 4,331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.50 : 12,543.52 = 2,886.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.50/12,543.52 = 2,886.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.50x = 12,543.52 × 2,886.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.50x = 36,206,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,206,870.48/8,358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.74

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