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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,388.84, 12,583.30 and 2,545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,388.84, 12,583.30 and 2,545.50 is: 3,818.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388.84 : 12,583.30 = 2,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388.84/12,583.30 = 2,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388.84x = 12,583.30 × 2,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388.84x = 32,030,790.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,030,790.15/8,388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.26

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