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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.25, 12,545.70 and 2,817.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.25, 12,545.70 and 2,817.99 is: 4,227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.25 : 12,545.70 = 2,817.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.25/12,545.70 = 2,817.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.25x = 12,545.70 × 2,817.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.25x = 35,353,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,353,657.14/8,363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.26

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