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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,387.55, 12,581.60 and 2,544.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,387.55, 12,581.60 and 2,544.21 is: 3,816.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,387.55 : 12,581.60 = 2,544.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,387.55/12,581.60 = 2,544.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,387.55x = 12,581.60 × 2,544.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,387.55x = 32,010,219.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,010,219.81/8,387.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.40

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