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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.04, 12,543.30 and 2,819.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.04, 12,543.30 and 2,819.47 is: 4,226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.04 : 12,543.30 = 2,819.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.04/12,543.30 = 2,819.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.04x = 12,543.30 × 2,819.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.04x = 35,365,381.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,365,381.24/8,368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.25

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