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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,638.56, 12,957.72 and 2,482.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,638.56, 12,957.72 and 2,482.56 is: 3,723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,638.56 : 12,957.72 = 2,482.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,638.56/12,957.72 = 2,482.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,638.56x = 12,957.72 × 2,482.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,638.56x = 32,168,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,168,317.36/8,638.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.81

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