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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.24, 12,573.36 and 2,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.24, 12,573.36 and 2,539.44 is: 3,809.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.24 : 12,573.36 = 2,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.24/12,573.36 = 2,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.24x = 12,573.36 × 2,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.24x = 31,929,293.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,929,293.32/8,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.16

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