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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.93, 12,544.77 and 2,814.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.93, 12,544.77 and 2,814.85 is: 4,222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.93 : 12,544.77 = 2,814.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.93/12,544.77 = 2,814.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.93x = 12,544.77 × 2,814.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.93x = 35,311,672.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,311,672.07/8,361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.91

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