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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,385.88, 12,579 and 2,542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,385.88, 12,579 and 2,542.48 is: 3,813.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,385.88 : 12,579 = 2,542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,385.88/12,579 = 2,542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,385.88x = 12,579 × 2,542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,385.88x = 31,981,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,981,855.92/8,385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.77

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