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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.75, 12,549.44 and 2,820.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.75, 12,549.44 and 2,820.49 is: 4,231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.75 : 12,549.44 = 2,820.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.75/12,549.44 = 2,820.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.75x = 12,549.44 × 2,820.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.75x = 35,395,570.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,395,570.03/8,365.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.01

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