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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,385.75, 12,579.84 and 2,542.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,385.75, 12,579.84 and 2,542.37 is: 3,813.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,385.75 : 12,579.84 = 2,542.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,385.75/12,579.84 = 2,542.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,385.75x = 12,579.84 × 2,542.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,385.75x = 31,982,544.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,982,544.92/8,385.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.92

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