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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,386.42, 12,580.88 and 2,838.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,386.42, 12,580.88 and 2,838.28 is: 4,257.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,386.42 : 12,580.88 = 2,838.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,386.42/12,580.88 = 2,838.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,386.42x = 12,580.88 × 2,838.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,386.42x = 35,708,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,708,060.09/8,386.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.84

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