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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,385.10, 12,577.68 and 2,541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,385.10, 12,577.68 and 2,541.76 is: 3,812.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,385.10 : 12,577.68 = 2,541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,385.10/12,577.68 = 2,541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,385.10x = 12,577.68 × 2,541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,385.10x = 31,969,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,969,443.92/8,385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.65

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