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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.46, 12,543.47 and 2,814.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.46, 12,543.47 and 2,814.36 is: 4,221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.46 : 12,543.47 = 2,814.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.46/12,543.47 = 2,814.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.46x = 12,543.47 × 2,814.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.46x = 35,301,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,301,876.06/8,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.98

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