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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.39, 12,641.07 and 2,583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.39, 12,641.07 and 2,583.24 is: 3,874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.39 : 12,641.07 = 2,583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.39/12,641.07 = 2,583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.39x = 12,641.07 × 2,583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.39x = 32,654,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,654,917.67/8,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.86

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