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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.80, 12,551.02 and 2,821.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.80, 12,551.02 and 2,821.02 is: 4,231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.80 : 12,551.02 = 2,821.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.80/12,551.02 = 2,821.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.80x = 12,551.02 × 2,821.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.80x = 35,406,678.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,406,678.44/8,367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.30

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