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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,416.23, 12,624.38 and 2,572.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,416.23, 12,624.38 and 2,572.82 is: 3,859.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,416.23 : 12,624.38 = 2,572.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,416.23/12,624.38 = 2,572.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,416.23x = 12,624.38 × 2,572.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,416.23x = 32,480,181.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,480,181.37/8,416.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.23

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