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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.97, 12,549.80 and 2,820.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.97, 12,549.80 and 2,820.83 is: 4,230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.97 : 12,549.80 = 2,820.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.97/12,549.80 = 2,820.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.97x = 12,549.80 × 2,820.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.97x = 35,400,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,400,796.64/8,368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.01

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