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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.76, 12,544.77 and 2,816.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.76, 12,544.77 and 2,816.12 is: 4,224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.76 : 12,544.77 = 2,816.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.76/12,544.77 = 2,816.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.76x = 12,544.77 × 2,816.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.76x = 35,327,577.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,327,577.69/8,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.39

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