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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.48, 12,546.50 and 2,816.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.48, 12,546.50 and 2,816.37 is: 4,224.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.48 : 12,546.50 = 2,816.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.48/12,546.50 = 2,816.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.48x = 12,546.50 × 2,816.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.48x = 35,335,572.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,335,572.12/8,363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.99

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