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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.70, 12,546.86 and 2,816.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.70, 12,546.86 and 2,816.62 is: 4,225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.70 : 12,546.86 = 2,816.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.70/12,546.86 = 2,816.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.70x = 12,546.86 × 2,816.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.70x = 35,339,691.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,339,691.36/8,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.37

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