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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.82, 12,546.22 and 2,816.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.82, 12,546.22 and 2,816.70 is: 4,225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.82 : 12,546.22 = 2,816.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.82/12,546.22 = 2,816.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.82x = 12,546.22 × 2,816.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.82x = 35,338,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,338,937.87/8,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.22

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