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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.91, 12,549.93 and 2,818.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.91, 12,549.93 and 2,818.09 is: 4,227.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.91 : 12,549.93 = 2,818.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.91/12,549.93 = 2,818.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.91x = 12,549.93 × 2,818.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.91x = 35,366,755.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,366,755.39/8,365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.48

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