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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.08, 12,546.60 and 2,816.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.08, 12,546.60 and 2,816.96 is: 4,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.08 : 12,546.60 = 2,816.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.08/12,546.60 = 2,816.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.08x = 12,546.60 × 2,816.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.08x = 35,343,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,343,270.34/8,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.60

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