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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.28, 12,383.36 and 2,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.28, 12,383.36 and 2,784 is: 4,175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.28 : 12,383.36 = 2,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.28/12,383.36 = 2,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.28x = 12,383.36 × 2,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.28x = 34,475,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,475,274.24/8,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.14

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