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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,385.59, 12,578.42 and 2,542.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,385.59, 12,578.42 and 2,542.25 is: 3,813.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,385.59 : 12,578.42 = 2,542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,385.59/12,578.42 = 2,542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,385.59x = 12,578.42 × 2,542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,385.59x = 31,977,526.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,977,526.05/8,385.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.39

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