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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,387.88, 12,582 and 2,544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,387.88, 12,582 and 2,544.48 is: 3,816.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,387.88 : 12,582 = 2,544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,387.88/12,582 = 2,544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,387.88x = 12,582 × 2,544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,387.88x = 32,014,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014,647.36/8,387.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.77

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