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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.70, 12,547.34 and 2,817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.70, 12,547.34 and 2,817.20 is: 4,225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.70 : 12,547.34 = 2,817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.70/12,547.34 = 2,817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.70x = 12,547.34 × 2,817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.70x = 35,348,394.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,348,394.09/8,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.39

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