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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.12, 12,548.97 and 2,819.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.12, 12,548.97 and 2,819.97 is: 4,228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.12 : 12,548.97 = 2,819.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.12/12,548.97 = 2,819.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.12x = 12,548.97 × 2,819.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.12x = 35,387,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,387,718.93/8,368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.87

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