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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.82, 12,549.89 and 2,820.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.82, 12,549.89 and 2,820.75 is: 4,231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.82 : 12,549.89 = 2,820.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.82/12,549.89 = 2,820.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.82x = 12,549.89 × 2,820.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.82x = 35,400,133.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,400,133.59/8,365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.52

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