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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.55, 12,543.23 and 2,814.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.55, 12,543.23 and 2,814.67 is: 4,222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.55 : 12,543.23 = 2,814.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.55/12,543.23 = 2,814.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.55x = 12,543.23 × 2,814.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.55x = 35,305,039.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,305,039.11/8,361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.31

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