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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.58, 12,546.45 and 2,818.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.58, 12,546.45 and 2,818.14 is: 4,227.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.58 : 12,546.45 = 2,818.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.58/12,546.45 = 2,818.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.58x = 12,546.45 × 2,818.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.58x = 35,357,605.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,357,605.55/8,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.06

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