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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.32, 12,573.63 and 2,538.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.32, 12,573.63 and 2,538.93 is: 3,808.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.32 : 12,573.63 = 2,538.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.32/12,573.63 = 2,538.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.32x = 12,573.63 × 2,538.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.32x = 31,923,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,923,613.57/8,382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.45

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