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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363, 12,546.42 and 2,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363, 12,546.42 and 2,891 is: 4,337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363 : 12,546.42 = 2,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363/12,546.42 = 2,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363x = 12,546.42 × 2,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363x = 36,271,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,271,700.22/8,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.16

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