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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.27, 12,516.35 and 2,797.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.27, 12,516.35 and 2,797.14 is: 4,196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.27 : 12,516.35 = 2,797.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.27/12,516.35 = 2,797.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.27x = 12,516.35 × 2,797.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.27x = 35,010,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,010,016.19/8,343.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.20

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