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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.09, 12,550.30 and 2,821.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.09, 12,550.30 and 2,821.03 is: 4,231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.09 : 12,550.30 = 2,821.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.09/12,550.30 = 2,821.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.09x = 12,550.30 × 2,821.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.09x = 35,404,695.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,404,695.95/8,366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.93

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