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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.65, 12,551.56 and 2,820.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.65, 12,551.56 and 2,820.11 is: 4,230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.65 : 12,551.56 = 2,820.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.65/12,551.56 = 2,820.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.65x = 12,551.56 × 2,820.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.65x = 35,396,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,396,717.11/8,366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.69

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