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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,387.68, 12,583.34 and 2,544.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,387.68, 12,583.34 and 2,544.73 is: 3,817.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,387.68 : 12,583.34 = 2,544.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,387.68/12,583.34 = 2,544.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,387.68x = 12,583.34 × 2,544.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,387.68x = 32,021,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,021,202.80/8,387.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.65

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