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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,542.16, 12,813.24 and 2,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,542.16, 12,813.24 and 2,386 is: 3,579

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,542.16 : 12,813.24 = 2,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,542.16/12,813.24 = 2,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,542.16x = 12,813.24 × 2,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,542.16x = 30,572,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,572,390.64/8,542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579

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