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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,385, 12,583.26 and 2,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,385, 12,583.26 and 2,913 is: 4,371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,385 : 12,583.26 = 2,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,385/12,583.26 = 2,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,385x = 12,583.26 × 2,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,385x = 36,655,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,655,036.38/8,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.50

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