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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,421.24, 12,632.46 and 2,577.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,421.24, 12,632.46 and 2,577.09 is: 3,865.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,421.24 : 12,632.46 = 2,577.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,421.24/12,632.46 = 2,577.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,421.24x = 12,632.46 × 2,577.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,421.24x = 32,554,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,554,986.34/8,421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.82

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