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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.88, 12,575.79 and 2,540.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.88, 12,575.79 and 2,540.48 is: 3,810.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.88 : 12,575.79 = 2,540.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.88/12,575.79 = 2,540.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.88x = 12,575.79 × 2,540.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.88x = 31,948,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,948,542.98/8,383.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.71

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