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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.37, 12,624.90 and 2,572.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.37, 12,624.90 and 2,572.43 is: 3,859.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.37 : 12,624.90 = 2,572.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.37/12,624.90 = 2,572.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.37x = 12,624.90 × 2,572.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.37x = 32,476,671.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,476,671.51/8,415.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.21

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