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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,385.92, 12,577.28 and 2,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,385.92, 12,577.28 and 2,544 is: 3,815.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,385.92 : 12,577.28 = 2,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,385.92/12,577.28 = 2,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,385.92x = 12,577.28 × 2,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,385.92x = 31,996,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,996,600.32/8,385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.51

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