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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.35, 12,537.57 and 2,812.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.35, 12,537.57 and 2,812.85 is: 4,217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.35 : 12,537.57 = 2,812.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.35/12,537.57 = 2,812.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.35x = 12,537.57 × 2,812.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.35x = 35,266,303.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,266,303.77/8,361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.78

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