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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,389.38, 12,584.10 and 2,545.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,389.38, 12,584.10 and 2,545.98 is: 3,818.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,389.38 : 12,584.10 = 2,545.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,389.38/12,584.10 = 2,545.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,389.38x = 12,584.10 × 2,545.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,389.38x = 32,038,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,038,866.92/8,389.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.98

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