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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.92, 12,468.40 and 2,765.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.92, 12,468.40 and 2,765.84 is: 4,147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.92 : 12,468.40 = 2,765.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.92/12,468.40 = 2,765.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.92x = 12,468.40 × 2,765.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.92x = 34,485,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,485,599.46/8,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.93

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