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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.42, 12,550.98 and 2,820.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.42, 12,550.98 and 2,820.26 is: 4,230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.42 : 12,550.98 = 2,820.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.42/12,550.98 = 2,820.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.42x = 12,550.98 × 2,820.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.42x = 35,397,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,397,026.85/8,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.85

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