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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.81, 12,541.72 and 2,813.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.81, 12,541.72 and 2,813.69 is: 4,220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.81 : 12,541.72 = 2,813.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.81/12,541.72 = 2,813.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.81x = 12,541.72 × 2,813.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.81x = 35,288,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,288,512.15/8,360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.70

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