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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.94, 12,536.52 and 2,813.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.94, 12,536.52 and 2,813.22 is: 4,218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.94 : 12,536.52 = 2,813.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.94/12,536.52 = 2,813.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.94x = 12,536.52 × 2,813.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.94x = 35,267,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,267,988.79/8,360.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.18

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