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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,541.44, 12,810.72 and 2,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,541.44, 12,810.72 and 2,384 is: 3,575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,541.44 : 12,810.72 = 2,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,541.44/12,810.72 = 2,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,541.44x = 12,810.72 × 2,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,541.44x = 30,540,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,540,756.48/8,541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.60

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