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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.85, 12,545.25 and 2,816.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.85, 12,545.25 and 2,816.76 is: 4,224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.85 : 12,545.25 = 2,816.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.85/12,545.25 = 2,816.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.85x = 12,545.25 × 2,816.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.85x = 35,336,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,336,895.66/8,364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.45

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