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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.77, 12,549.81 and 2,820.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.77, 12,549.81 and 2,820.70 is: 4,231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.77 : 12,549.81 = 2,820.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.77/12,549.81 = 2,820.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.77x = 12,549.81 × 2,820.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.77x = 35,399,183.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,399,183.58/8,365.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.43

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