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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.84, 12,547.26 and 2,891.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.84, 12,547.26 and 2,891.56 is: 4,337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.84 : 12,547.26 = 2,891.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.84/12,547.26 = 2,891.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.84x = 12,547.26 × 2,891.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.84x = 36,281,155.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,281,155.13/8,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.34

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