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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,539.50, 12,811.41 and 2,383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,539.50, 12,811.41 and 2,383.50 is: 3,575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,539.50 : 12,811.41 = 2,383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,539.50/12,811.41 = 2,383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,539.50x = 12,811.41 × 2,383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,539.50x = 30,535,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,535,995.74/8,539.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.85

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