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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.15, 12,541.68 and 2,815.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.15, 12,541.68 and 2,815.36 is: 4,222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.15 : 12,541.68 = 2,815.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.15/12,541.68 = 2,815.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.15x = 12,541.68 × 2,815.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.15x = 35,309,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,309,312.85/8,362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.52

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