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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.35, 12,539.07 and 2,813.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.35, 12,539.07 and 2,813.85 is: 4,219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.35 : 12,539.07 = 2,813.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.35/12,539.07 = 2,813.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.35x = 12,539.07 × 2,813.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.35x = 35,283,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,283,062.12/8,362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.28

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