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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.29, 12,572.55 and 2,538.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.29, 12,572.55 and 2,538.36 is: 3,807.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.29 : 12,572.55 = 2,538.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.29/12,572.55 = 2,538.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.29x = 12,572.55 × 2,538.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.29x = 31,913,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,913,658.02/8,381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.73

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