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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.41, 12,549.17 and 2,817.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.41, 12,549.17 and 2,817.59 is: 4,226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.41 : 12,549.17 = 2,817.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.41/12,549.17 = 2,817.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.41x = 12,549.17 × 2,817.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.41x = 35,358,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,358,360.20/8,365.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.73

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