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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.43, 12,550.46 and 2,820.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.43, 12,550.46 and 2,820.65 is: 4,230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.43 : 12,550.46 = 2,820.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.43/12,550.46 = 2,820.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.43x = 12,550.46 × 2,820.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.43x = 35,400,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,400,455.00/8,367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.74

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