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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.92, 12,540.48 and 2,813.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.92, 12,540.48 and 2,813.23 is: 4,220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.92 : 12,540.48 = 2,813.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.92/12,540.48 = 2,813.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.92x = 12,540.48 × 2,813.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.92x = 35,279,254.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,279,254.55/8,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.05

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