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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.38, 12,573.75 and 2,538.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.38, 12,573.75 and 2,538.98 is: 3,808.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.38 : 12,573.75 = 2,538.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.38/12,573.75 = 2,538.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.38x = 12,573.75 × 2,538.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.38x = 31,924,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,924,499.78/8,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.52

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