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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,424, 12,635.48 and 2,580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,424, 12,635.48 and 2,580.16 is: 3,870.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,424 : 12,635.48 = 2,580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,424/12,635.48 = 2,580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,424x = 12,635.48 × 2,580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,424x = 32,601,560.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601,560.08/8,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.08

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