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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,638.84, 12,958.08 and 2,482.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,638.84, 12,958.08 and 2,482.84 is: 3,724.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,638.84 : 12,958.08 = 2,482.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,638.84/12,958.08 = 2,482.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,638.84x = 12,958.08 × 2,482.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,638.84x = 32,172,839.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,172,839.35/8,638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.21

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