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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,388.55, 12,583.10 and 2,545.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,388.55, 12,583.10 and 2,545.21 is: 3,817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388.55 : 12,583.10 = 2,545.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388.55/12,583.10 = 2,545.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388.55x = 12,583.10 × 2,545.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388.55x = 32,026,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,026,631.95/8,388.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.90

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