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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.93, 12,543.33 and 2,814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.93, 12,543.33 and 2,814.14 is: 4,221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.93 : 12,543.33 = 2,814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.93/12,543.33 = 2,814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.93x = 12,543.33 × 2,814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.93x = 35,298,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,298,623.97/8,360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.85

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