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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.99, 12,542.15 and 2,814.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.99, 12,542.15 and 2,814.29 is: 4,221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.99 : 12,542.15 = 2,814.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.99/12,542.15 = 2,814.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.99x = 12,542.15 × 2,814.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.99x = 35,297,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,297,247.32/8,360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.66

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