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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.76, 12,540.22 and 2,813.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.76, 12,540.22 and 2,813.68 is: 4,219.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.76 : 12,540.22 = 2,813.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.76/12,540.22 = 2,813.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.76x = 12,540.22 × 2,813.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.76x = 35,284,166.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,284,166.21/8,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.71

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