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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.44, 12,636.57 and 2,583.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.44, 12,636.57 and 2,583.29 is: 3,873.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.44 : 12,636.57 = 2,583.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.44/12,636.57 = 2,583.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.44x = 12,636.57 × 2,583.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.44x = 32,643,966.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,643,966.19/8,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.53

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