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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,541.48, 12,812.22 and 2,385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,541.48, 12,812.22 and 2,385.32 is: 3,577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,541.48 : 12,812.22 = 2,385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,541.48/12,812.22 = 2,385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,541.48x = 12,812.22 × 2,385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,541.48x = 30,561,244.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,561,244.61/8,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.98

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