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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.64, 12,550.36 and 2,818.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.64, 12,550.36 and 2,818.80 is: 4,228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.64 : 12,550.36 = 2,818.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.64/12,550.36 = 2,818.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.64x = 12,550.36 × 2,818.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.64x = 35,376,954.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,376,954.77/8,365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.84

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