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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,428.16, 12,644.50 and 2,584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,428.16, 12,644.50 and 2,584.64 is: 3,877.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,428.16 : 12,644.50 = 2,584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,428.16/12,644.50 = 2,584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,428.16x = 12,644.50 × 2,584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,428.16x = 32,681,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,681,480.48/8,428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.65

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