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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,385.87, 12,577.44 and 2,839.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,385.87, 12,577.44 and 2,839.14 is: 4,258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,385.87 : 12,577.44 = 2,839.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,385.87/12,577.44 = 2,839.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,385.87x = 12,577.44 × 2,839.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,385.87x = 35,709,113.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,709,113.00/8,385.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.25

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