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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.72, 12,548.56 and 2,818.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.72, 12,548.56 and 2,818.64 is: 4,228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.72 : 12,548.56 = 2,818.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.72/12,548.56 = 2,818.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.72x = 12,548.56 × 2,818.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.72x = 35,369,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,369,873.16/8,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.46

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