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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.36, 12,539.06 and 2,813.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.36, 12,539.06 and 2,813.86 is: 4,219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.36 : 12,539.06 = 2,813.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.36/12,539.06 = 2,813.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.36x = 12,539.06 × 2,813.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.36x = 35,283,159.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,283,159.37/8,362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.28

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