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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.24, 12,641.48 and 2,583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.24, 12,641.48 and 2,583.08 is: 3,874.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.24 : 12,641.48 = 2,583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.24/12,641.48 = 2,583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.24x = 12,641.48 × 2,583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.24x = 32,653,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,653,954.16/8,427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.81

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