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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,428.26, 12,641.92 and 2,584.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,428.26, 12,641.92 and 2,584.86 is: 3,877.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,428.26 : 12,641.92 = 2,584.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,428.26/12,641.92 = 2,584.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,428.26x = 12,641.92 × 2,584.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,428.26x = 32,677,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,677,517.20/8,428.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.14

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