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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.35, 12,540.57 and 2,814.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.35, 12,540.57 and 2,814.85 is: 4,220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.35 : 12,540.57 = 2,814.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.35/12,540.57 = 2,814.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.35x = 12,540.57 × 2,814.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.35x = 35,299,823.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,299,823.46/8,363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.78

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