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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,387.46, 12,581.73 and 2,544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,387.46, 12,581.73 and 2,544.54 is: 3,816.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,387.46 : 12,581.73 = 2,544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,387.46/12,581.73 = 2,544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,387.46x = 12,581.73 × 2,544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,387.46x = 32,014,715.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014,715.25/8,387.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.97

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