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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.63, 12,819.11 and 2,388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.63, 12,819.11 and 2,388.63 is: 3,583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.63 : 12,819.11 = 2,388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.63/12,819.11 = 2,388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.63x = 12,819.11 × 2,388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.63x = 30,620,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,620,110.72/8,544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.55

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