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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,418.48, 12,623.27 and 2,573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,418.48, 12,623.27 and 2,573.52 is: 3,858.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,418.48 : 12,623.27 = 2,573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,418.48/12,623.27 = 2,573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,418.48x = 12,623.27 × 2,573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,418.48x = 32,486,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,486,224.94/8,418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.92

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