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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,384.95, 12,575.67 and 2,541.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,384.95, 12,575.67 and 2,541.07 is: 3,811.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,384.95 : 12,575.67 = 2,541.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,384.95/12,575.67 = 2,541.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,384.95x = 12,575.67 × 2,541.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,384.95x = 31,955,657.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,955,657.77/8,384.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.07

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