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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.93, 12,548.21 and 2,819.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.93, 12,548.21 and 2,819.15 is: 4,228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.93 : 12,548.21 = 2,819.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.93/12,548.21 = 2,819.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.93x = 12,548.21 × 2,819.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.93x = 35,375,272.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,375,272.13/8,365.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.50

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