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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,422.24, 12,633.96 and 2,578.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,422.24, 12,633.96 and 2,578.09 is: 3,867.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,422.24 : 12,633.96 = 2,578.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,422.24/12,633.96 = 2,578.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,422.24x = 12,633.96 × 2,578.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,422.24x = 32,571,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,571,485.94/8,422.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.32

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