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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.95, 12,545.95 and 2,821.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.95, 12,545.95 and 2,821.19 is: 4,231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.95 : 12,545.95 = 2,821.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.95/12,545.95 = 2,821.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.95x = 12,545.95 × 2,821.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.95x = 35,394,485.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,394,485.95/8,363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.79

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