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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.77, 12,546.95 and 2,816.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.77, 12,546.95 and 2,816.68 is: 4,225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.77 : 12,546.95 = 2,816.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.77/12,546.95 = 2,816.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.77x = 12,546.95 × 2,816.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.77x = 35,340,743.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,340,743.13/8,363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.46

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