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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,379.72, 12,569.63 and 2,536.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,379.72, 12,569.63 and 2,536.38 is: 3,804.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,379.72 : 12,569.63 = 2,536.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,379.72/12,569.63 = 2,536.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,379.72x = 12,569.63 × 2,536.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,379.72x = 31,881,345.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,881,345.46/8,379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.58

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